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Director – Projects – Dubai Holding Real Estate Jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates at Dubai Holding
Title: Director – Projects – Dubai Holding Real Estate
Company: Dubai Holding
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About Dubai Holding Real Estate:
Dubai Holding’s real estate business has developed strategic destinations and communities that offer unique and attractive lifestyle opportunities to meet the evolving needs of Dubai’s residents and visitors alike. As a master developer, we invest in sustainable infrastructure, accessibility, community amenities and family-focused facilities including community centers, mosques, schools, supermarkets and landscaping.
Our integrated real estate offering also includes a robust land sales portfolio, project management for large-scale projects, as well as top-notch facilities management services.
About the Job:
- Define, develop, and lead the overall project management strategy, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives.
- Act as the senior escalation point for project risks, resource challenges, and delivery issues, ensuring timely resolution and continuity.
- Oversee project budgets, monitor cost performance, approve financial reports, and drive cost optimization initiatives.
- Lead governance of change requests, ensuring clear communication of schedule and budget impacts, while proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
- Provide strategic direction on contractor management, procurement strategies, resource allocation, and acceleration plans to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
- Collaborate closely with procurement, contracts, and commercial teams to ensure seamless execution and informed decision-making.
- Oversee project performance reporting and data analysis to support executive decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance and stakeholder alignment.
About you:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering (or related field) with PMP certification
- 15-2 years of experience, including 8+ years in senior leadership roles managing large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects (developer experience preferred)
- Strong expertise in project and program delivery, strategic planning, and execution
- In-depth knowledge of UAE construction laws, building codes, environmental regulations, and compliance standards
- Proven ability to manage budgets, risks, vendors, and complex project lifecycles end-to-end
- Advanced proficiency in project tools (Primavera preferred) and reporting platforms including Power BI and MS Office
- Demonstrated leadership in managing cross-functional teams and complex stakeholder environments
- Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong focus on governance, risk mitigation, and operational excellence
- Agile mindset with the ability to drive innovation and adapt to evolving business needs.
About the Benefits:
At Dubai Holding, we're committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. We strongly believe in creating an empowered workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future of Dubai.