ASSISTANT MANAGER - BTS & PMO

DP World; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics and maritime company in Dubai is seeking a professional to prepare financial models and manage feasibility studies for development projects. The role includes negotiation support and stakeholder coordination. A strong understanding of real estate development and financial modeling is essential. This position supports project management functions and enhances business development efforts.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of industrial, logistics, and real estate development.
• Ability to build and evaluate complex financial models.
• Understanding of local and international real estate markets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed financial models and feasibility studies.
• Support negotiations on contracts and lease terms.
• Ensure coordination among internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Financial modeling

Cost estimation

Technical assessment

Negotiation skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare detailed financial models and feasibility studies for BTS proposals and assist in cost estimation, budgeting, and evaluation of investment returns (IRR, ROI, etc.).
• Prepare and evaluate commercial proposals, lease structures, and investment returns for BTS projects. Assess CAPEX and OPEX impacts; oversee cost benchmarking and coordinate with finance and business teams to structure financially sustainable BTS and other development projects & deals.
• Support technical assessment and coordination of BTS projects, including site due diligence and collaboration with design, engineering, and project management teams to ensure technical feasibility and alignment with client requirements.
• Assist in negotiations on contracts, including lease terms, project scope, and timelines, collaborating with legal, finance, and project teams to ensure alignment with business goals and project feasibility.
• Ensure effective coordination and communication among internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, working closely with design, project management, legal, finance, and business development teams.
• Prepare project trackers, status reports, meeting minutes, and presentation materials to keep stakeholders informed. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential for balancing multiple tasks and maintaining clarity and alignment.
• Support business development and sales by contributing to client engagement and deal structuring, including preparing customized BTS proposals and presentations.
• Assist in managing the PMO function, implementing best practices, processes, and frameworks to support project management activities.
• Oversee the portfolio of existing and new projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, tracking progress, monitoring deadlines, reviewing documentation, analyzing financial data, and creating reports for management and stakeholders.

4. TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of industrial, logistics, and real estate development, funding, and financing.
• Conceptualization skills and ability to present concepts effectively in plans and proposals.
• Build, understand, and evaluate complex financial models to determine projection accuracy and project potential value.
• Project management skills.
• Commercial awareness of local and international real estate markets and development trends.
• General understanding of legal processes.
• Knowledge of free zone operations and related industries/customers in free zones.

5. FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Interaction with the following departments:

• Business Development
• Sales
• Group Planning & Project Management
• Asset & Property Management
• NIP Sales & Customer Service
• Corporate Legal & Company Secretariat
• Finance

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