Job description

The Associate Director - Retail Development (Real Estate Asset Development) at Al-Futtaim Private Company LLC is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end development of mall and retail real estate projects from conception to completion. The role involves developing and executing strategic development plans aligned with organizational objectives, managing financial performance including budgeting and forecasting, and conducting market analyses to identify new development opportunities. The position requires leading cross-functional teams across finance, design, project management, marketing, and asset management to deliver projects within budget, scope, and schedule. This includes managing all phases of the project lifecycle, maintaining stakeholder relationships, identifying and mitigating project risks, and reporting project progress to senior leadership. The Associate Director will also play a key role in analyzing and structuring complex financial deals, negotiating with partners and vendors, and ensuring the execution of projects meets Al-Futtaim’s standards of excellence in quality and sustainability. This position sits within Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE), the real estate development arm of the Al-Futtaim Group, responsible for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across MENA that includes flagship mixed-use destinations such as Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City.