Learning Development Lead

Roles and Responsibilities

• Review design submissions for technical and commercial compliance during the design stage, and lead value engineering exercises to achieve target budgets.
• Review architectural submissions for 'look and feel' items during the delivery stage, protecting the design intent and ensuring alignment with the design intent.
• Operate within the stipulated framework to maintain legal and ethical standards, ensuring compliance with the required DHRE regulatory framework and corporate governance.
• Lead, prepare, and provide inputs to business cases, including financial, design, and procurement strategies for projects to ensure alignment with the company's strategy.
• Propose and define strategies for delivering the development pipeline and managing development teams to ensure they work towards the same goals.
• Lead all aspects of the development process, including feasibility, master planning, design, procurement, and project execution.
• Oversee and review the preparation of project-specific development and design briefs that reflect project intent and objectives.
• Identify and document risk items for each business case, analyzing and ranking overall risk exposure, and actively leading risk mitigation measures.
• Manage consultants, ensuring risks are mitigated and senior management is informed of any changes.
• Provide regular feedback on business plans, project status, risks, and approved feasibility to ensure project goals are met.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture/Engineering/Real Estate Development; Master’s degree preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Excellent knowledge of real estate development processes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Min. 6-8 years’ experience in real estate/development management/design/project management, including 4 years at a senior capacity within the Real Estate industry.
• Well-versed in MS Office suite and AutoCAD software.
• Project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and risk management.
• Financial acumen with the ability to manage project budgets, cash flow, and financial statements.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to develop and implement business plans and strategies.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage diverse teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Attention to detail with the ability to review and analyze technical and financial documents.
• Negotiation skills for managing contracts and agreements.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Project Management: Expertise in managing development projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they meet objectives, timelines, and budgets.

• Strategic Planning: Ability to develop and implement strategic plans that align with organizational goals.

• Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills for building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presenting ideas and progress reports.

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data and metrics to assess program effectiveness.

• Team Leadership: Skills in leading and motivating teams, fostering collaboration.

• Budget Management: Proficiency in developing and managing budgets for development projects.

• Market Research: Familiarity with conducting market research to identify trends and opportunities.

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address challenges.

• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with development tools, CRM systems, and project management software.