Associate Manager, Development

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Manager for Development to support project planning and market research in retail and mixed-use developments. This role is pivotal in ensuring alignment with customer needs and strategic goals, involving stakeholder communication and financial analysis. Join a vibrant team dedicated to creating memorable experiences and contributing to significant projects in a friendly work environment. If you're passionate about development and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Friendly Work Environment

Diverse Colleagues

Leadership Development

Qualifications

• 10+ years in large-scale mixed-use development projects.
• Experience with financial appraisal methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining new projects and their objectives.
• Conduct market research to understand customer expectations.
• Support development management reporting and audits.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

MBA in Business Administration

Project Management Certification

Job description

JOB TITLE
Associate Manager, Development | MAF Properties | Shopping Mall Development

ROLE SUMMARY
The Development Associate Manager Supports development project planning, market research, and design initiatives while ensuring alignment with customer needs and strategic goals for the Group, Business Unit and Project. This role involves coordinating stakeholder communications, managing project reports, and assisting with conducting financial and feasibility analyses to drive successful retail and mixed-use developments.

ROLE PROFILE

• Project Definition: Assist to define new projects, outlining project background, objectives, estimated costs, benefits, quality, and timeline.
• Customer-Centric Development: Apply a customer-centric perspective when defining development opportunities.
• Market Research: Assist in conducting research and market studies to understand customer expectations, demographics, and geographic conditions.
• Design Briefs and Planning: Assist to develop design briefs, understand retail developments, space planning, and schematic designs.
• Space Planning Assessment: Assist in assessing space planning and operational design challenges, recommending improvements based on design vision and customer demographics.
• Development Management Reporting: Support development management reporting, including Stakeholders’ Power Point Presentations, status against milestones, financial reporting, and risk identification.
• Development Review and Audit: Gather data for development review reports and assist in auditing retail design implementation.
• Financial Appraisal: Demonstrate basic knowledge of financial and investment appraisal methodologies and assess potential investments.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Architecture or Construction).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in large-scale mixed-use Development projects.
• MBA in Business Administration / Project Management Certification is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

WHAT WE OFFER

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
• Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.