Middle East & Africa Portfolio Strategist

Amazon; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational corporation in Dubai seeks an MEA Portfolio Strategist to drive sustainable real-estate strategies across 13 countries. In this influential role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and regional stakeholders to implement portfolio-wide strategies and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in corporate real-estate, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and strong communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to make a substantial impact on corporate real estate in the MEA region.

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience in corporate real-estate.
• Proficiency in productivity software.
• Ability to influence peers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create city-wide master-plan frameworks for Amazon goals.
• Lead engagement and alignment with regional leadership.
• Own critical lease events within the region.

Skills

Corporate real-estate strategic consulting

Strong communication skills

Influencing skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of MEA real-estate markets

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Smartsheet

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of Amazon’s Middle East & Africa (MEA) corporate office portfolio? As an MEA Portfolio Strategist you’ll drive sustainable and employee‑centric real‑estate strategies across 13 countries, optimizing our 1.1 MM RSF portfolio. In this role you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on Amazon’s MEA real‑estate landscape. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop innovative strategies that align with business needs and support our commitment to sustainability. Your expertise will be crucial in creating workplaces that foster health, wellness, connection and innovation for Amazon employees across the region.

Day‑to‑day you will collaborate with regional key stakeholders to develop and implement portfolio‑wide MEA transaction strategies, present recommendations to regional leadership, support portfolio optimization and growth, champion sustainable practices including green leasing initiatives and engage in cross‑regional knowledge sharing and best‑practice implementation.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Create 10‑year city‑wide master‑plan frameworks providing a holistic long‑term strategic vision that aligns with broader Amazon goals within an urban developmental policy and trend (geopolitical, social and economic) context.
• Lead engagement and alignment with regional leadership on strategy paper deliverables looking ahead 3–6 months. Ensure alignment of strategic recommendations and facilitate transition over to Transaction Management to execute.
• Own the critical lease events within the region, ensuring timely Plan of Record decisions in alignment with key stakeholders over a rolling 36‑month horizon.
• Leverage technology to enhance decision‑making through real‑estate research and analytics.
• Support the development of best practices to drive performance across the portfolio.
• Collaborate with AMER and APAC peers to ensure consistency and share best practices and lessons learned.
• Support the GREF Spend Approval process in line with Amazon’s Spend & Transaction Policy.
• Work in a matrix reporting structure encompassing both dotted and hard reporting lines.
• Ensure 100% procedural compliance at all times.

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience in a corporate real‑estate strategic consulting environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher with relevant professional qualifications.
• Proficiency in productivity software including Microsoft Office Suite and Smartsheet.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Ability to influence peers and stakeholders.
• Problem‑solving skills in ambiguous situations.
• Knowledge of MEA real‑estate markets and trends.

About the Team

We’re a diverse and inclusive group of professionals passionate about real‑estate and innovation. Our team values collaboration, creativity and continuous learning. We work together to support Amazon’s growth while maintaining a supportive and engaging work environment.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process—including support for the interview or onboarding process—Amazon will provide the necessary adjustments. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.