Assistant Manager - Master Development

About the role

The Assistant Manager will lead and mentor the administrative team within Dubai Holding Land Estates, ensuring efficient operations that support the organisation's strategic master‑plan initiatives. This position works closely with internal departments and external stakeholders to align development programmes with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and motivate the administrative team to create a collaborative work environment.
• Assist in planning, coordinating and monitoring development programmes to ensure alignment with organisational strategy.
• Assign tasks, oversee programme activities and optimise resource utilisation across projects.
• Partner with internal departments to identify programme requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
• Facilitate clear communication between programme teams, management and external stakeholders.
• Monitor programme performance against KPIs, timelines and budgets; prepare regular progress reports for senior management.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Streamline workflows and implement best practices to improve efficiency.
• Draft and review programme documentation, reports and presentations for accuracy and timeliness.
• Leverage project‑management systems and digital tools to enhance programme delivery.

Required profile

• Strong leadership and team‑management abilities.
• Problem‑solving mindset with experience overseeing administrative processes.
• Experience managing approvals with regulatory authorities.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and communicate effectively with internal and external parties.

Required skills

• Leadership
• Team Management
• Reporting and documentation processes
• Drafting and reviewing correspondence
• Administrative compliance
• Digital transformation tools