Development Manager

• Develop and implement strategic development plans to support the growth and expansion of the franchise group.
  
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, market trends, and the competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions.
  
• Collaborate with leadership to align development initiatives with overall business objectives.
  
  

• Maintain a robust and continuous development pipeline to ensure a steady flow of projects and initiatives.
  
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of development projects from inception to completion.
  
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
  

• Demonstrate strong leadership by effectively managing diverse and complex tasks, aligning them towards a common objective through active listening, problem -solving, and decisive decision -making.
  
• Establish and enforce standards, methodologies, and best practices.
  
• Monitor and report on project performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
  
  

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including franchisees, vendors, real estate brokers, agents, and regulatory bodies.
  
• Deliver client -side project and property management, ensuring scope, timelines, cost, and quality objectives are met.
  
• Facilitate collaboration and coordination across cross -functional teams.
  

• Demonstrate extensive property lifecycle management experience (including asset management, leasing, budgeting, operations, maintenance, and acquisitions).
  
• Monitor project expenditure and implement cost -saving measures where appropriate.
  
• Prepare financial reports and forecasts for senior leadership.
  

Requirements

• Site experience of approximately 3 years.
  
• Ability to run the full tender process on sites.
  
• Strong understanding of contract and costing documentation.
  
• Ability to manage turnkey projects (from initiation through to completion).
  
• Highly structured and organised approach.
  
• Experience taking ownership of lease negotiations.
  
• Willingness to work away from home when required for projects.
  
• Ability to engage with councils, with sound knowledge of bylaws.
  
• Proactive in identifying and securing new sites.
  
• A qualification in Project Management or a related field, with relevant experience.
  
• Experience in development, project management, or a related role.
  
• Demonstrated experience in identifying new sites and targeting growth areas through a well -established network of real estate brokers and agents.
  
• A proven track record of successfully leading strategic development initiatives and managing a continuous development pipeline.
  
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience leading a team of professionals.
  
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
  
• The ability to work in a fast -paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities and projects.