Middle East & Africa Portfolio Strategist , GREF â Regional Portfolio Management EMEA

Amazon; Dubai; On-site; AED 367,000 - 478,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Dubai is seeking a MEA Portfolio Strategist to drive sustainable and employee-centric real estate strategies across the region. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative strategies, ensuring compliance and optimizing the property portfolio. The ideal candidate has a strong background in corporate real estate, superior communication skills, and the ability to influence peers. This role offers a dynamic and inclusive culture focused on innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience in a corporate real estate strategic consulting environment.
• Proficiency in productivity software including Microsoft Office suite and Smartsheet.
• Ability to influence peers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create city-wide Masterplan frameworks aligned with Amazon goals.
• Lead engagement with regional leadership on strategy paper deliverables.
• Own the Critical Lease Events within the region.

Skills

Professional experience in corporate real estate strategic consulting

Strong communication and writing skills

Problem-solving skills in ambiguous situations

Knowledge of MEA real‑estate markets and trends

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher with relevant professional qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Smartsheet

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of Amazons Middle East & Africa (MEA) corporate office portfolio? As a 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, collaborating 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 supporting 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 Masterplan frameworks providing a holistic long‑term strategic vision that aligns with broader Amazon goals within an urban developmental policies and trends (geopolitical, social and economic) context.
• Lead engagement and alignment with regional leadership on strategy paper deliverables looking ahead 36‑9 months, ensuring alignment of strategic recommendations and facilitating transition 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 time 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 the sharing of 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.

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.

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.

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