Cluster Program Management Head Global Real Estate - Middle East and Africa - Vice President

JPMorganChase; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is looking for a Cluster Program Management Head for the Middle East and Africa. This role involves leading real estate solutions, managing strategic initiatives, and fostering strong relationships with clients. The ideal candidate will have extensive senior management experience in corporate real estate, excellent planning skills, and the ability to represent the firm effectively to internal clients. This position offers a collaborative environment focused on driving innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience with senior internal clients in corporate real estate.
• Leadership and collaborative skills.
• Planning and programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as central point for major projects and strategic initiatives.
• Support development of real estate strategies.
• Develop client relationships as a trusted advisor.
• Coordinate with property management for service delivery.
• Ensure project delivery on budget and schedule.
• Develop operational and capital budgets.
• Manage talent retention and vendor partnerships.

Skills

Extensive experience in senior management roles

Corporate real estate industry knowledge

Effective leadership communication skills

Experience in managing people and teams

Strong financial and expense management understanding

Education

University degree in real estate

Job description

Description

Are you ready to lead a dynamic team in delivering bestinclass real estate solutions across the Middle East and Africa As the Cluster Program Management Head you will play a pivotal role in managing strategic initiatives and fostering strong client relationships. Join us to leverage your expertise in a collaborative and innovative environment.

As a Cluster Program Management Head for the Middle East and Africa within the Global Real Estate (GRE) team you will be rosponsible for providing holistic program management for all real estaterelated deliveries in the subregion. You will act as a trusted advisor to Lines of Business (LOBs) partnering with functional leadership to deliver innovative real estate solutions. Your market knowledge and connectivity will be key in leveraging opportunities and supporting our strategic plans.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as the central point of coordination for major projects and strategic initiatives working with Business Support Managers (BSMs) LOB leads and Senior Control Officers (SCOs) to ensure comprehensive GRE delivery. Lead client reporting meeting agendas communications and change management.
• Support the development of real estate and portfolio strategies through client engagement preparation of strategy documents and analysis of business workspace requirements including HLP vs seats and footfall analysis.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships acting as a trusted advisor to LOBs. Represent GRE in country management committees and forums and develop communication plans to align with LOBs and market initiatives.
• Coordinate with the property management team to ensure services are delivered in alignment with LOB clients needs focusing on a hospitalitydriven userfocused experience.
• Collaborate with the project management team to ensure projects are delivered on budget on schedule and to the required standards.
• Act as a key stakeholder in developing operational and capital budgets in coordination with the finance team and functional leads. Ensure effective financial reporting and analytics to improve cost and metrics for LOB clients.
• Develop resourcing plans and strategies for talent retention and attraction within the program management team. Advise internal teams on resourcing based on business operations and manage vendor partnerships to achieve program goals.

Required Qualifications Capabilities and Skills:

• Extensive experience in senior management and leadership roles within the corporate real estate industry dealing with senior internal clients.
• A well rounded experience across the different functions in corporate real estate to be more effective in representing one GRE to the clients
• Effective leadership communication and collaborative skills.
• Experience in managing people and teams.
• Excellent planning and programming skills.
• Strong understanding of financial and expense management.

Preferred Qualifications Capabilities and Skills:

• University degree with a specialization in real estate.

Required Experience:

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