Senior Development Manager

Neom; Neom; On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Development Manager to lead innovative projects in a groundbreaking environment. This role involves overseeing project delivery, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring compliance with high standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and real estate, with the ability to navigate complex challenges and drive successful outcomes. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to creating a sustainable future and making a lasting impact in the region.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Project Manager/Development Manager.
• Strong understanding of real estate from architectural concepts to feasibility studies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects for timely delivery within scope and budget.
• Manage risks and ensure compliance with policies and standards.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate

Master Planning

Civil Engineering

Job description

Job ID: 14446

Sector:

TROJENA

Location: NEOM, Saudi Arabia

OVERVIEW

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.

Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you!

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Senior Development Manager – Sitewide Systems Infrastructure will work within the Sitewide Development organization, liaising with other Proponent and in coordination with other team members, oversee projects in line with project objectives.

REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

• Working within Trojena Proponent Sitewide Development team organization structure, and in coordination with other team members, oversee projects in line with project objectives.
• Oversee Projects for the delivery of projects/programs on time, within scope and on budget.
• Manage the risk, issue, and change resolution process, and work with other leaders to take corrective action as needed.
• Monitor compliance with policies and standards.
• Provide executive leaders with the information needed to assess which proposals have the highest potential value, impact and strategic alignment.
• Continuously evaluate projects to ensure they are meeting company standards, adhering to budgets, and meeting deadlines.
• Accurately document the project’s creation, development, and execution as well as documenting the project’s scope, budget, and justification.
• Oversee the implementation of NEOM process and procedures. 5 to 10 years demonstrated project management experience.

ROLE COMPETENCIES & ACTIVITIES

The Senior Development Manager responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Stakeholder Management

• Analyze stakeholders’ needs, interests, and influence to prioritize engagement strategies.
• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement plans tailored to different stakeholder groups.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication and meetings.
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, addressing their concerns and providing updates on relevant activities.
• Manage the dissemination of information, ensuring timely and accurate communication.
• Work closely with internal teams, including communications, project management, and legal, to ensure stakeholder interests are aligned with organizational objectives.
• Identify and address potential conflicts or issues with stakeholders proactively.
• Mediate disputes or misunderstandings, ensuring that resolutions are in the best interest of both the stakeholders and the organization.

Project Management

• Accountable for the development and execution of the design, working closely with the proponent team to drive the right outcomes from concept through to delivery and handover stages
• Provide the bridge between the Development, Project Management, Construction, Cost and Infrastructure teams.
• Responsible for developing design strategies to optimize the specifics elements of the scheme to maximize both the design and the commercial outcomes
• Pioneer design briefs, product qualities and concepts for elements of development.
• Assist in developing and managing the overall development timeline and progress-to look at design, development & delivery of the project
• Involved in procurement, contract management, cost management etc. in conjunction with the Senior Development Manager & Directors.
• Involved in the construction planning stages.
• Managing consultants, especially engineers, design architects and consultants to maximize and consolidate all design intends, qualities and specifications accordance with design and safety requirements.
• Add to and refine all sales and marketing materials, internal submission / cross departmental coordination authorities and design approvals.
• Executed goal centric value engineering cost-effectively.
• Advised on any other matters pertaining to authority, design and construction.

Leadership

• Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and other communication materials tailored to stakeholder needs.
• Ensure that all stakeholder engagement activities comply with the relevant regulations and ethical standards.
• Utilize data analytics to drive strategies and decision

Culture and Values

• Embrace NEOM’s culture and Values https://www.neom.com/en-us/about
• Act with honesty and integrity by following best practices, and upholding the robust standards and expectations set out in NEOM’s Code of Conduct.
• Maintain fair, ethical and professional work practices in accordance with NEOM’s Values and Code of Conduct.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 10+ years of experience as a Developer in the capacity of Project Manager/Development Manager. • Excellent communication skills, with high standard of English (oral and written).
• Have a sound understand of industry, able to draw data & info from a broad range of sources, understand planning processes, work with consultant & authority to meet objective, general understanding of construction (not necessarily a construction expert), generate business solutions.
• Able to understand and write a development brief or add the writing of a development brief.
• Have a good understanding of real estate from architectural concepts to feasibility studies, investment proposals and financial models.
• Liaison with external parties legal to authorities, sectors & design.
• Depends heavily on the learning agility & transferrable skills (subjective).
• A range of real estate industry experience including extensive residential experience; ideally having been involved in the residential design and development process from briefing stage through to handover and occupation with a thorough understanding of authorities’ issues and requirements in relation to residential development.
• The individual should have a commercial understanding and have the ability to analyze and promote value add opportunities balancing risk and reward.
• Problem solving, planning, organizing and analytical skills in the resolution of complex problems, manage competing priorities and deliver quality results on tight deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate decision making, influence and build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Has experience in coming up with a development brief. Strong experience in project feasibility study.
• Preferably target candidates who have worked on multi-asset and multi-disciplinary, complex developments development projects with a contract sum/gross development value (GDV) of $ 1Bn and above.
• Excellent communication skills, confidence, ability to convey ideas easily and interact with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate, Architecture, Master Planning, Civil Engineering, or Construction Project Management from an accredited university.
• Professional registration and accreditation with Real Estate, Civil Engineer or Urban Design Institute i.e., MACCE, MIED, CARB, PE, MICE, PMP, CIOB etc. is desirable

NEOM is committed to attracting and retaining the highest caliber of employees to support NEOM’s vision, mission and strategy. NEOM sources the best candidates based on fit for the role and searches local and global markets to identify talent.

NEOM is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, disability, age, or any other form of discrimination/other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

As part of our recruitment process, NEOM will undertake reference checks to confirm suitability for the role. All offers of employment are subject to references, evidence of all qualifications and awards, and other background checks being satisfactorily completed. Additionally, all offers are subject to the candidate being able to successfully obtain a work visa to enter and work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The employee may be required to perform additional job-related tasks and duties as assigned. To meet NEOM’s objectives and business needs, the work location is subject to change. Non office-based roles involve outdoor activities. Candidates should be prepared to work outdoors and on construction sites as part of their job responsibilities.

NEOM uses artificial intelligence as part of its recruitment process to assist and enhance efficiency. However, all final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters, ensuring that NEOM’s employment process remains fair and transparent.

The actions of our team should always support the NEOM Values

Learn more about NEOM’s Values