Vice President Asset Management Industrial And Logistics

ALDAR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Properties PJSC is seeking a senior I&L Strategy & Execution leader to own the I&L strategy and manage performance for the GCC portfolio. You will drive strategy, asset planning, feasibility studies, and post‑transaction partnerships, working with Investments and Group Legal.

The role requires deep real estate expertise in industrial & logistics, with strong financial modelling and leadership capabilities to guide budgets, forecasts, and IC/MC presentations.

Qualifications

• Min of 10+ years of regional experience in real estate asset management, investments, private equity, or strategy consulting, with focus on logistics, industrial, or infrastructure sectors.
• Min of 2+ years managerial experience in asset/investment management with exposure to senior stakeholders.
• Specialized expertise in Industrial & Logistics (I&L) highly preferred, backed by real estate and analytical skills.
• Solid exposure to UAE, KSA, and Egypt.

Responsibilities

• Own the I&L strategy and translate into execution plans, portfolio business plans and KPIs.
• Develop strategy documents and present to senior stakeholders, tracking delivery against plan.
• Develop portfolio plans based on market position, competitor landscape and available capital.
• Drive strategic asset plans including hold/sell analysis, capex planning and repositioning.
• Develop and execute asset enhancement plans and manage value‑add and transformation projects.
• Prepare and present IC/MC decks, board presentations and memos across the I&L portfolio.
• Monitor asset performance (occupancy, NOI, yields, WALT) against approved plans and budgets.
• Lead valuation processes and track capex and funding needs across the portfolio.
• Coordinate with JV partners on capital calls, drawdowns, and financial obligations.
• Provide asset management input to Investments on new opportunities and due diligence.

Skills

Asset management

Strategy

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Sustainability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, or related field

MBA, CFA or RICS is a strong plus

Job description

Job Description:

Job Purpose

Lead role in owning the strategy and managing the performance of Aldar’s Industrial & Logistics (“I&L”) real estate portfolio across the GCC region, by driving I&L strategy and execution planning, strategic asset planning, feasibility studies, and IC / MC materials, alongside asset-level business plans, budgets and post-transaction partnership management. The role works closely with the Investments team, contributing asset management insight to new opportunities.

The role is for a UAE National

Roles And Responsibilities

I&L Strategy & Execution Planning

• Own the I&L strategy and translate it into execution plans, portfolio business plans and KPIs
• Develop strategy documents and present to senior stakeholders, tracking delivery against plan
• Develop portfolio plans based on market position, competitor landscape and available capital

Strategic Asset Planning & Value Enhancement

• Drive strategic asset plans, including hold / sell analysis, capex planning and repositioning
• Develop and execute asset enhancement plans, and manage value-add and transformation projects
• Support execution of asset-level transactions (disposals, refinancings) with AI Finance and Group Legal

Feasibility Studies & Business Cases

• Own and execute feasibility studies for developments, expansions, repositioning and capex initiatives
• Develop robust financial models, run sensitivity analyses, and evaluate returns

Investment Committee (IC) / Management Committee (MC) Presentations

• Prepare and own IC / MC decks, board presentations and memos across the I&L portfolio
• Present business cases, risks and projected returns to senior leadership and secure approvals

Asset Performance, Budgets & Reporting

• Monitor and enhance asset performance (occupancy, NOI, yields, WALT) against approved business plans
• Build asset-level budgets, business plans, forecasts and reports, working with AI Finance
• Lead valuation processes, and track capital expenditure and funding requirements across the portfolio

JV & Partnership Management

• Manage partnerships post-transaction, including partner reporting, JV board materials and follow-ups
• Coordinate with JV partners on capital calls, drawdowns, and financial obligations

Leasing & Operations Oversight

• Oversee leasing strategy and performance delivered by the Leasing team, including major renewals
• Oversee property management performance, ESG initiatives and compliance at asset level

Investments Support

• Provide asset management input to the Investments team on new opportunities and due diligence
• Contribute to the review of adjacent I&L sub-asset classes (e.g., data centers, self storage)

Related Years Of Experience

Min of 10+ years of regional experience in real estate asset management, investments, private equity, or strategy consulting, with a focus on logistics, industrial, or infrastructure sectors

YOE IN MANAGERIAL POSITION

Min of 2+ years managerial experience in an asset management or investment management position (investor and / or corporate) with direct exposure to senior stakeholders and experience in taking asset business plans, investments / long term lease commitments through internal investment committee / corporate approvals process

Field Of Experience

• Proven experience in real estate asset management and strategy, including feasibility analysis, business planning and IC approvals
• Good background in investment evaluation and transaction support (from real estate investment firms, funds, consulting, or corporates)
• Specialized expertise in Industrial & Logistics (I&L) highly preferred, backed by well-rounded real estate and analytical skills
• Solid exposure to key regional markets, including the UAE, KSA, and Egypt

Technical And Interpersonal Skills

• Proven track record in improving asset performance and delivering value-add initiatives
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Clear, confident communicator across diverse teams
• Sharp analytical and financial acumen
• Collaborative, ethical, and adaptable team player
• Proactive, hands-on mindset with positive energy
• Passionate about sustainability and innovation

QUALIFICATION

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, or a related field. MBA, CFA or RICS is a strong plus.

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