Senior Manager Development - Centre of Excellence - MAF Properties Dubai

• Lead and manage master planning, architectural, and landscape consultants across high-profile real estate projects
• Define and implement development strategies, including site visioning, product positioning, and long-term planning
• Collaborate with Project Management teams to ensure timely, on-budget delivery aligned with corporate standards
• Author and maintain comprehensive project business plans, including budgeting, forecasting, and feasibility analysis
• Prepare and present board-level reports, investor presentations, and stakeholder updates for ongoing developments
• Determine optimal product mix for each project to maximize market relevance and return on investment
• Act as the key liaison between internal departments including sales, marketing, finance, and legal, ensuring alignment across all project components
• Engage with government authorities and regulatory bodies to secure permits and strategic development approvals

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Urban Design, or Engineering; MBA or PMP certification is advantageous
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience with at least 6 years in large-scale real estate or master development projects
• Proven track record in masterplanning and consultant coordination across the Gulf region (Dubai experience preferred)
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Estate Master, and other real estate financial modeling tools
• Strong knowledge of real estate finance, corporate governance, project feasibility, and design-to-execution workflows
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage senior stakeholders

• Be part of one of the region's most innovative and respected real estate groups
• Work on transformative developments shaping the urban landscape of Dubai and beyond
• Access dynamic leadership programs and career growth opportunities
• Collaborate in a high-performance, visionary environment focused on long-term value creation

• Lead and manage master planning, architectural, and landscape consultants across high-profile real estate projects
• Define and implement development strategies, including site visioning, product positioning, and long-term planning
• Collaborate with Project Management teams to ensure timely, on-budget delivery aligned with corporate standards
• Author and maintain comprehensive project business plans, including budgeting, forecasting, and feasibility analysis
• Prepare and present board-level reports, investor presentations, and stakeholder updates for ongoing developments
• Determine optimal product mix for each project to maximize market relevance and return on investment
• Act as the key liaison between internal departments including sales, marketing, finance, and legal, ensuring alignment across all project components
• Engage with government authorities and regulatory bodies to secure permits and strategic development approvals

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Urban Design, or Engineering; MBA or PMP certification is advantageous
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience with at least 6 years in large-scale real estate or master development projects
• Proven track record in masterplanning and consultant coordination across the Gulf region (Dubai experience preferred)
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Estate Master, and other real estate financial modeling tools
• Strong knowledge of real estate finance, corporate governance, project feasibility, and design-to-execution workflows
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage senior stakeholders

• Be part of one of the region's most innovative and respected real estate groups
• Work on transformative developments shaping the urban landscape of Dubai and beyond
• Access dynamic leadership programs and career growth opportunities
• Collaborate in a high-performance, visionary environment focused on long-term value creation

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