Job description

The Senior Development Manager – Real Estate (Automotive Properties) at Al-Futtaim Group in Dubai oversees the end-to-end development of automotive real estate projects. This role includes managing projects from concept through to completion, ensuring they meet defined timelines, budgets, and quality standards. The position involves strategic planning aligned with the automotive business strategy, budgeting, financial analysis, project coordination, and stakeholder management. Responsibilities include collaborating with internal teams such as finance, design, asset management, and project delivery to implement development plans. The role also requires identifying and mitigating risks, preparing project status reports, and maintaining stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in real estate development across sectors including automotive, commercial, retail, and industrial, with strong leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required, along with thorough knowledge of the real estate market in Saudi Arabia.