Client Confidential // Development Director

Job Purpose

Oversee & drive the development of strategic for the Special Cultural Zone Department from inception to completion and ensure the alignment between SCZ cross-function and the client to ensure all assets being realized within the  Special Cultural Zones are fulfilling the vision and Journey through time masterplan. Develop  asset management approaches, financial modeling, and end-of-use modeling, amongst other requirements for selected villages and assets.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Functional Responsibilities

• Develop overall strategy for the Special Cultural Zones Development function within the  Development, Design & Implementation vertical that aligns with the sector objectives
• Manage and oversee the contracting process and oversee the performance of related stakeholders.
• Manage and oversee RIBA 0-2 program and act as proponent and asset owner for selected projects  under each zone
• Develop and manage briefs, development approach and business cases for selected villages and  assets
• Develop, review and implement agreed development processes and standards and advise on the  necessary updates and improvements related to design guidelines.
• Oversee and contribute to the preparation of the Department's annual budget and monitor the  financial performance and the procurement recommending methodology according to project  needs, design submissions, and construction work programs.

Managerial Responsibilities

• Contribute to the sector’s short-and long term strategy from the Department's perspective in line  with client overall vision and mission.
• Develop the Department's strategy, objectives, KPIs annual operational plans and ensure plan  execution is meeting the targets.
• Prepare and submit the Department's annual budget for approval taking all planned activities and  necessary investments into consideration by monitoring the financial performance.
• Oversee the development, maintenance, implementation and adherence of the department  policies and procedures as well as the overall performance of the department and ensure KPI’s are  well developed, cascaded, communicated and monitored.
• Ensure effective staffing, professional development and deployment of staff of the sector in  consultation with the Sector Executive.
• Direct the Department's connection to its customers, whether internal or external, to ensure  customer needs are met effectively.

Knowledge, Qualifications and Skills required

Essential (must have to perform the role)

• 10 Years of relevant experience, with 5 years in a managerial role 
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Development, Architecture, Design, and Construction Management.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Project Management skills. 
• Decision-making ability and leadership skills 
• Time management and organization skills 
• Strategic Thinking. 
• Written and Oral proficiency of English language 
• Familiarity with standards, regulations, best practices, and performance standards ∙ Strong data and analytic skills. 
• Maintains a high standard of professionalism, presentation, personal integrity, and customer support.

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