Director - Projects - Dubai Holding Real Estate

Dubai Holding; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Dubai Holding’s real estate division seeks a senior project management leader to define, develop, and execute the overall strategy for large-scale, multi-disciplinary developments in Dubai. You will act as the senior escalation point for risks and delivery issues, oversee budgets and procurement collaboration, and drive governance and continuous improvement across programs.

The ideal candidate has a civil/architectural engineering background with PMP certification, 8+ years in senior leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering (or related field) with PMP certification.
• 15-2 years of experience, including 8+ years in senior leadership roles managing large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects (developer experience preferred).
• Strong expertise in project and program delivery, strategic planning, and execution.
• In-depth knowledge of UAE construction laws, building codes, environmental regulations, and compliance standards.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, risks, vendors, and complex project lifecycles end-to-end.
• Advanced proficiency in project tools (Primavera preferred) and reporting platforms including Power BI and MS Office.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing cross-functional teams and complex stakeholder environments.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong focus on governance, risk mitigation, and operational excellence.
• Agile mindset with the ability to drive innovation and adapt to evolving business needs.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and lead the overall project management strategy, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Act as the senior escalation point for project risks, resource challenges, and delivery issues, ensuring timely resolution and continuity.
• Oversee project budgets, monitor cost performance, approve financial reports, and drive cost optimization initiatives.
• Lead governance of change requests, ensuring clear communication of schedule and budget impacts, while proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
• Provide strategic direction on contractor management, procurement strategies, resource allocation, and acceleration plans to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
• Collaborate closely with procurement, contracts, and commercial teams to ensure seamless execution and informed decision-making.
• Oversee project performance reporting and data analysis to support executive decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance and stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Agile mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil/Architectural Engineering

Tools

Primavera

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

Dubai Holding’s real estate business has developed strategic destinations and communities that offer unique and attractive lifestyle opportunities to meet the evolving needs of Dubai’s residents and visitors alike. As a master developer, we invest in sustainable infrastructure, accessibility, community amenities and family-focused facilities including community centers, mosques, schools, supermarkets and landscaping.

Our integrated real estate offering also includes a robust land sales portfolio, project management for large-scale projects, as well as top-notch facilities management services.

About the Job:

• Define, develop, and lead the overall project management strategy, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Act as the senior escalation point for project risks, resource challenges, and delivery issues, ensuring timely resolution and continuity.
• Oversee project budgets, monitor cost performance, approve financial reports, and drive cost optimization initiatives.
• Lead governance of change requests, ensuring clear communication of schedule and budget impacts, while proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
• Provide strategic direction on contractor management, procurement strategies, resource allocation, and acceleration plans to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
• Collaborate closely with procurement, contracts, and commercial teams to ensure seamless execution and informed decision-making.
• Oversee project performance reporting and data analysis to support executive decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance and stakeholder alignment.

About you:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering (or related field) with PMP certification
• 15-2 years of experience, including 8+ years in senior leadership roles managing large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects (developer experience preferred)
• Strong expertise in project and program delivery, strategic planning, and execution
• In-depth knowledge of UAE construction laws, building codes, environmental regulations, and compliance standards
• Proven ability to manage budgets, risks, vendors, and complex project lifecycles end-to‑end
• Advanced proficiency in project tools (Primavera preferred) and reporting platforms including Power BI and MS Office
• Demonstrated leadership in managing cross-functional teams and complex stakeholder environments
• Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong focus on governance, risk mitigation, and operational excellence
• Agile mindset with the ability to drive innovation and adapt to evolving business needs.

About the Benefits:

At Dubai Holding, we're committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. We strongly believe in creating an empowered workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future of Dubai.