Associate Director – D Sell Portfolio Management

About the role

The Associate Director will lead portfolio‑wide programme planning, governance and performance management for ALDAR’s D‑Sell development portfolio. Reporting to senior leadership, you will ensure integrated planning, monitor delivery performance and provide executive insights that drive timely decision‑making.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated portfolio programmes across all D‑Sell projects.
• Monitor critical milestones, dependencies, schedule performance and delivery KPIs.
• Produce executive dashboards and performance reports, highlighting risks and mitigation actions.
• Review Gateway submissions for planning completeness and programme readiness.
• Coordinate executive governance forums, portfolio reviews and reporting cycles.
• Facilitate cross‑functional alignment among Design, Delivery, Procurement, Commercial and Finance teams.
• Champion digital planning tools, AI‑enabled reporting and best‑practice portfolio management.
• Lead and develop the portfolio planning function, fostering a high‑performance culture.

Required profile

• 14+ years of experience in programme, portfolio or project controls within real‑estate development or major infrastructure.
• Minimum 6 years leading portfolio planning functions.
• Proven ability to manage large, complex development pipelines and stakeholder groups.
• Strong analytical and governance expertise with a focus on continuous improvement.

Required skills

• Primavera P6
• MS Project