Senior Director Development and Delivery

About the role

The Senior Director – Development & Delivery will lead a premier publicly listed real‑estate development company’s project portfolio across the UAE. Reporting directly to the CEO/COO, the role oversees the full lifecycle of large‑scale residential, commercial and mixed‑use projects, from concept design to commissioning and hand‑over.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute strategic project delivery plans aligned with corporate growth and profitability targets.
• Direct all live project portfolios, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget delivery and world‑class quality.
• Monitor performance, present risk profiles and operational metrics to executive leadership.
• Establish and enforce robust project management methodologies, policies and SOPs.
• Implement in‑house tracking systems and dashboard reporting for milestones, cost variations and schedules.
• Conduct project audits, identify bottlenecks and drive corrective actions.
• Oversee claims management and impact analysis to protect corporate interests.

Required profile

• Seasoned leader with experience managing multi‑billion AED project portfolios.
• Proven ability to champion modern project management methodologies.
• Strong background in enforcing rigorous QA/QC and EHS standards.
• Track record of delivering commercial returns on large‑scale development projects.
• Experience reporting to C‑level executives and leading organizational transformation.

Required skills