Development Manager

Business & Product Management

Saudi Arabia

October 4, 2023

Full Time

Overview

Position

Development Manager

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Role Purpose

Strategic leadership and provision of key technical expertise to ensure the highest quality of development delivery
Develops Programme & Project development standards, policies, procedures and best practices
Leading all development efforts ensuring quality designs are in line with the project scope, corporate standards, authority regulations, budget, project commercial development goals
Accountable for effective and timely delivery of the project development and be responsible for reporting on progress to his line manager
Provide advice to Project teams and assist in solving complex development issues
Review and comment on operations. Whole life cycle and value proposals
Development of project work packages in coordination with key Stakeholders

Key Accountabilities & Activities

Manage the team of consultants, building and infrastructure contractors through the various phases of a project development lifecycle.
Ensuring, through various project teams and planning support, that project development programming and reporting is accurate and time
Chair development progress meetings and coordination with all stakeholders
Assists in preparation and/or review of Tender Documentation Packages comprising of Instructions to Bidders, Contract Form, General Terms Conditions, Bid Forms, etc.
Monitor the development progress, as well as quality and execution as per approved documentation and project plan
Ensure works are progressed in compliance with development Guidelines, Brand Standards, Best Practices and any applicable International Standards
Lead in development reviews of change management events in coordination with contract / commercial and cost control teams
Provide ongoing liaison with key Consultants and stakeholders for coordination and guidance in the interpretation and clarification of development and operational requirements and standards
Overseeing and delivering workshops for the development team
Development of Responsibility Matrix that clearly establishes roles and responsibilities
Identify critical interfaces, and monitor ongoing work progress while mitigating risks

Background, Skills & Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum 10 years of experience in the development or financial industry, specializing in the programme and project management of large mixed-use developments and large-scale hospitality, commercial and high-end residential projects in the GCC region
Strong financial background
Strong technical skills and experience in the development lifecycle
Experience in the identification and management of risks and recording in a project Risk Register
Experience in developing development bid and tender strategies, preparing tender documentation, evaluation and contract negotiation

Qualifications