Senior Vice President -DM Retail

Aldar Properties PJSC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Development Manager to lead development management responsibilities for real estate projects. This role focuses on overseeing complex development initiatives, negotiating key agreements, and managing stakeholder relationships. Candidates must have a minimum of 12 years of experience in development management, strong analytical skills, and a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or business administration. The position offers a unique opportunity to influence real estate projects within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in development management.
• Strong knowledge of development management agreements and key commercial agreements.
• Experience in feasibility analysis including developing cashflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead development management responsibilities for real estate projects.
• Manage program governance processes and structures.
• Negotiate and finalize transaction documents for Aldar Development.
• Coordinate with Aldar Development, Aldar Investment and Aldar Group.
• Oversee investment analysis, approvals, due diligence, and post‑deal execution.

Skills

Development management skills

Excellent numerical and analytical capabilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and relationship skills

Proactive, motivated and adaptable

Education

Bachelor Degree in finance, economics or business administration

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

Development Management responsibilities for Real Estate projects

Hands-on role in leading the creation of a new program that will identify and deliver the sale of D-Hold assets from Aldar Development to Aldar Investment.

Negotiate and lead the execution of key commercial development agreements for real estate assets to be acquired by Aldar Investment for recurring income; as well as other development agreements executed with external stakeholders.

Active involvement in managing the investment analysis, approvals (ICs / ExCo) and post-deal execution phase of D-Hold developments and special situation projects.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Role:

Experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams (including project teams and external consultants) in the delivery of complex development projects.

Ability to maintain productive relationships between various leaders, departments, and partners across the public and private sectors, build trust by leveraging openness, diplomacy, and tact.

Lead development management interface between Aldar Development, Aldar Investment and Aldar Group for all D-Hold related activities as well as other development projects.

Formulate and manage the development strategy for delivering the sale of real estate projects Aldar Investment and 3rd parties.

Prepare, manage and negotiate key development management agreements with regard to optimizing value for Aldar.

Act as a conduit between internal and external stakeholders to establish a consistent engagement approach by implementing best practices across the entire development lifecycle of all projects.

What you will do:

Lead development management responsibilities for real estate projects

Manage program governance processes and structures working in close collaboration with stakeholders.

Negotiate and finalize transaction documents including Terms of Reference, SPAs, Development Management Agreements, Cooperative Agreements and other transaction documents that are conducive to achieving Aldar Development’s goals.

Build influential and collaborative relationships with all stakeholders and ensure that necessary approvals are achieved in accordance with Aldar Development requirements.

Work with the wider development team and internal stakeholders (Aldar Group, Aldar Investments and Aldar Projects) on transaction management through the successful closure including due diligence, investment analysis, developing SPAs and commercial input into the documentation.

Lead role in managing the execution development agreements with external stakeholders and partner relationships post-transactions.

Provide support on an Ad-Hoc basis for special projects to the Chief Development Officer and the wider Management Executive team

RELATED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Min. 12 years of experience

FIELD OF EXPERIENCE

Strong existing knowledge of development management agreements and key commercial agreements

Feasibility analysis including developing cashflows and investment analysis for Business Plans

Knowledge and exposure of UAE / GCC real estate

TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Development management skills

Excellent numerical and analytical capabilities with acute attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and relationship skills to build long-term trusted relationships

Proactive, motivated and adaptable to change

Able to take responsibility for seeing tasks through to completion

Highly ethical and collaborative team player

Strong work ethic blended with sense of fun and enthusiasm to actively participate in a lively team dynamic

QUALIFICATION

Bachelor Degree finance, economics or business administration