Senior Manager - Investment Planning

Dubai International Airport; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An international airport in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Senior Manager – Investment Planning to lead the development of investment proposals and create a multi-year investment plan aligned with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have 10-12 years of experience, including 5-7 years relevant to investment management, with strong skills in business case writing and stakeholder engagement. You will play a critical role in aligning project investments with the airport’s broader strategy and ensuring compliance with governance processes.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years’ overall experience with at least 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Thorough knowledge in business case writing and cost benefit analysis.
• Experience working with senior level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of investment proposals and multi-year investment plans.
• Guide business units through corporate investment processes.
• Manage portfolio prioritization to align with strategic objectives.
• Produce status reports on business case development.

Skills

Business case writing

Cost benefit analysis

Portfolio management

Data management

Project management

Education

Degree in Finance, Investment, Management or Economics

Job description

THIS IS WHAT AGILITY FEELS LIKE

STRATEGY AND DEVELOPMENT

Senior Manager – Investment Planning

The strategy group maps out where we’re going, what that means, and what it looks like. Our Research team analyses the industry so that we’re never playing catch‑up. Design translates strategies into award winning products and experiences. In Program Management, it’s more about the delivery of our strategies into realised benefits. And our Corporate Planning team creates strategy so that we’re agile enough to respond in a fast‑evolving industry.

What you’ll deliver

• You will lead the development of investment proposals, including Investment Briefs, Business Cases, Change Requests, and Benefit Reviews, for all programmes and projects within Dubai Airports' portfolio. By creating a multi‑year investment plan aligned with long‑term strategic goals, you will ensure the ongoing evaluation of the portfolio to meet evolving business needs.
• In summary, you will be working closely with business owners and SMEs, you will ensure investment decisions are based on accurate and comprehensive documentation.
• You will guide business units through the corporate investment process, supporting Project Sponsors and SMEs in preparing governance documents required by the corporate boards. As well as manage portfolio prioritisation to keep investments aligned with Dubai Airports' strategy and objectives.
• You will produce regular status reports on business case development and provide updates on portfolio performance to internal stakeholders. Furthermore, the Senior Manager Investment Planning will prepare corporate board meetings which include updates on the performance of the current portfolio and developing future portfolio plans. A critical element of this is to manage the ongoing portfolio prioritisation where key initiatives are selected for delivery from the wider portfolio pipeline. The role also works with the Department Head to translate DA Strategy into a multi‑year Investment Roadmap.

What you bring

• You’ll be educated to a degree Level with a specialisation in Finance, Investment, Management or Economics.
• You’ll have an overall of 10‑12 years’ experience with at least 5‑7 years of relevant experience.
• You’ll have thorough knowledge in business case writing, cost benefit analysis, portfolio management incl. prioritisation, data management and project management.
• You’ll have experience working with senior level stakeholders internally and externally.
• You’ll have knowledge of project management methodologies and systems.

Life at Dubai Airports

Fast‑moving and fast‑growing, Dubai Airports is a business that’s all about delivering great airport experiences, 24 hours a day. Life here means always pushing – and being pushed – to work better and smarter. With us, you’ll be encouraged to be the best you can be. You’ll be part of the team that connects the world. And at every opportunity, you’ll go beyond; delivering an advanced, innovative future for yourself and our business, and making an impact that delivers for Dubai.