Senior Vice President - Development, Al Ghurair

About the job

At Al Ghurair, we remain dedicated to driving innovation and shaping the future. As we continue to look for the best and brightest talent to scale our growth, we currently have an amazing opportunity for a Senior Vice President - Development in our Development Projects team with Al Ghurair Development . We seek individuals who are not only experts in their field but also possess a proactive mindset, exceptional collaboration skills, and a passion for fostering a positive work culture.

What you’ll do?

Ensure execution of the development strategy for new and existing projects, translating land, market and investment objectives into a clear product, positioning and delivery.
Prepare, maintain and challenge feasibility assessments, development briefs and project business plans, including unit mix, sizes, pricing, revenue, cost, programme, sales phasing, profitability and key sensitivities prepared with appropriate research and data.
Maintain ownership of the development business plan and identify material risks, opportunities and variances early, with clear recommendations for action.
Apply market and competitor intelligence to product, pricing and positioning decisions, ensuring the development remains relevant to target customers and commercially robust.
Support senior management decision-making with concise analysis, clear options and reasoned recommendations, including where information is incomplete or evolving.
Lead assigned developments across the full lifecycle and prioritise multiple concurrent projects at materially different stages.
Lead residential product definition and refinement, including unit mix, layouts, room dimensions, planning efficiency, specifications, finishes, kitchens, bathrooms, amenities, common areas, architecture, landscape and relevant brands.
Prepare clear consultant briefs and lead architects, designers and specialist consultants through concept, schematic and detailed design, challenging proposals from product, commercial, technical and programme perspectives.
Lead sales-launch readiness with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal and other relevant functions, including pricing recommendations, inventory and release strategy, sales plans, authority approvals and registrations, specifications, show units, sales centre and customer-facing information.
Maintain accurate, concise reporting on business plan performance, sales, revenue, cost, programme, design, approvals, risks, opportunities and decisions required.
Apply practical knowledge of Dubai Building Code, Dubai Municipality, DDA, DLD and RERA requirements, including project registration and escrow, from feasibility through launch and delivery.