General Manager – Architecture & Design (Principal Architect)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced General Manager to lead our Architecture & Design division in Riyadh. The role combines strategic business leadership with hands‑on architectural expertise to drive growth, ensure design excellence, and deliver complex projects on time and within budget.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute the division’s strategic direction and business growth plan.
• Oversee planning, design, coordination and delivery of hospitality, F&B, retail, commercial and mixed‑use projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of architects, interior designers, BIM managers, modelers and project coordinators.
• Maintain design standards, technical excellence and best‑practice BIM workflows.
• Build and nurture relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and key stakeholders.
• Participate in client presentations, negotiations and executive meetings.
• Monitor project profitability, resource allocation, budgets and overall business performance.
• Champion innovation through new technologies, BIM methodologies and sustainable design practices.
• Mentor department leaders and foster a high‑performance culture.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture; professional registration preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in architecture and design, with at least 7 years in senior leadership.
• Proven track record leading architecture firms or large multidisciplinary design departments.
• Strong portfolio of hospitality, F&B, retail, commercial and mixed‑use projects.
• Demonstrated success in business development, client acquisition and contract negotiations.
• Commercial acumen with experience managing P&L and budgets.

Required skills

• BIM (Building Information Modeling) workflows
• Architectural design and interior design coordination
• Project management
• Sustainable design practices