Vice President – Asset Management (Industrial & Logistics)

Aldar Properties PJSC; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Properties PJSC in the UAE is seeking a senior leader to own and execute the Industrial & Logistics strategy across the GCC. You will drive asset-level business plans, budgets, and post‑transaction partnership management, while coordinating with Investments and Legal teams.

The role requires a minimum 10+ years in regional real estate asset management and at least 2+ years in a managerial position, with strong analytical and stakeholder skills. UAE nationals are preferred.

Qualifications

• Min of 10+ years of regional experience in real estate asset management, investments, private equity, or strategy consulting.
• Min of 2+ years managerial experience in an asset management or investment management position.
• Strong background in logistics, industrial, or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience with IC/MC processes and presenting to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Drive strategic asset plans, including hold/sell analysis, capex planning and repositioning.
• Develop and execute asset enhancement plans, and manage value-add projects.
• Support execution of asset-level transactions with AI Finance and Group Legal.
• Own feasibility studies for developments, expansions, repositioning and capex initiatives.
• Prepare IC/MC decks, board presentations and memos across the I&L portfolio.

Skills

Asset management

Strategy development

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Education

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

MBA, CFA or RICS

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.