Head of Design Planning & Studio Integration

ALDAR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

ALDAR in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior leader to head the Group Design Planning & Services function, unifying master planning, infrastructure, buildings, interiors, design management and governance to enable coordinated design delivery across a multi-project portfolio.

You will establish data, governance and performance frameworks, embedding AI-enabled tools to enhance scenario planning, tracking and cross-discipline coordination for scalable operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline is required.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• Professional certification or membership is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish end-to-end design frameworks with common standards, interfaces and accountability.
• Lead design programme planning, resource orchestration and milestone governance across all disciplines.
• Own the Studios integrated data architecture and AI-enabled tools for planning, tracking and coordination.
• Deliver portfolio insights to governance committees on progress, risks and delivery.
• Set team objectives and ensure scalable, agile delivery across multiple developments.

Skills

Design planning

Programme governance

Cross-disciplinary integration

Consultant and procurement

Data, digital & AI

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Microsoft Office / Excel

Project management platforms

CDE / collaboration platforms

Analytics / AI / LLM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture / Engineering / Urban Planning / Design Management

Master's degree

Professional certification or membership

Job description

ALDAR in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior leader to head the Group Design Planning & Services function, unifying master planning, infrastructure, buildings, interiors, design management and governance to enable coordinated design delivery across a multi-project portfolio.

You will establish data, governance and performance frameworks, embedding AI-enabled tools to enhance scenario planning, tracking and cross-discipline coordination for scalable operations.