Senior Development Manager

Position

Senior Development Manager

Job Code

Reports to

Development Director

Direct Reports

Division/Section

NEOM GoA

Department

Development & Asset Management

Sector

GoA

Job Family

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 timely

• 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

• Bachelor of Economics, Engineering, Architecture etc