Associate Manager - Projects | Emirati Talent

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Career development opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim is hiring an Associate Manager - Projects to oversee the lifecycle of store assets, fixtures, equipment, and signage across our Dubai operations. You will coordinate procurement, warehouse, and signage projects, ensuring timely delivery and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have strong procurement, asset management, and project coordination skills, with experience navigating UAE permitting and landlord submissions for retail developments.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of retail fixtures, fit-out assets, warehouse operations, inventory management, procurement, tendering, and supplier management.
• Ability to interpret technical, architectural, and signage drawings.
• Understanding of UAE permitting, approvals, and retail signage regulations.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of store assets, fixtures, equipment, and signage, including specification, procurement, inventory, deployment, transfer, maintenance and disposal.
• Develop asset specifications and maintain asset registers and inventory records.
• Coordinate procurement activities: technical specs, tenders, supplier evaluations, POs, deliveries and invoicing.
• Oversee asset warehouse operations: accuracy, stock control, audits, and asset movement.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of store signage projects: suppliers, reviews, production, installation, handover, branding compliance.
• Coordinate permits, NOCs, authority approvals, and landlord submissions in line with UAE regulations.
• Support new store openings, relocations, and refurbishments with scheduling, documentation, and site inspections.
• Monitor budgets, expenditures and timelines with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Asset management

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

UAE regulations understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related technical discipline

Job description

JOB TITLE

Associate Manager - Projects | Emirati Talent | MAF Retail | Corporate Head Office

ROLE SUMMARY

The Associate Project Manager is responsible for managing the lifecycle of store assets, fixtures, equipment, and signage, including procurement, inventory, warehouse operations, deployment, and disposal. The role oversees end-to-end store signage projects, coordinating suppliers, permits, and regulatory approvals, while supporting store development initiatives through project coordination and stakeholder management.

ROLE PROFILE

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of store assets, fixtures, equipment, and signage, including specification, procurement, inventory management, deployment, transfers, maintenance, and disposal.


• Develop asset specifications, maintain accurate asset registers and inventory records, and ensure asset availability to support store development and operational requirements.


• Coordinate procurement activities, including preparation of technical specifications, tender documentation, supplier evaluations, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, deliveries, and invoice processing.


• Oversee asset warehouse operations by ensuring inventory accuracy, stock control, asset tracking, warehouse audits, and the efficient movement of assets.


• Lead the end-to-end delivery of store signage projects, managing suppliers, technical reviews, production, installation, handover, and compliance with branding and quality standards.


• Coordinate permits, NOCs, authority approvals, and landlord submissions, ensuring compliance with UAE retail fit-out and signage regulations while resolving approval-related issues.


• Support new store openings, relocations, and refurbishment projects by coordinating schedules, documentation, stakeholder activities, site inspections, and project handovers.


• Monitor project budgets, expenditures, and timelines, collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure the successful and timely delivery of store development initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong knowledge of retail fixtures, fit-out assets, warehouse operations, inventory management, procurement, tendering, supplier management, and contract administration, with the ability to interpret technical, architectural, and signage drawings.


• Good understanding of UAE permitting, authority approvals, and retail signage regulations, supported by strong analytical, reporting, and Microsoft Office skills.


• Excellent organizational, coordination, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Willingness to work across office, warehouse, and site environments, with regular travel to stores, project sites, suppliers, landlords, and regulatory authorities.


• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.


• 3–5 years of experience in retail development, asset management, procurement, warehousing, facilities, or signage projects, with proven experience in supplier management, inventory control, project coordination, and UAE authority approvals preferred.

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.