Senior Manager - Commercial & Strategy Holding Land Estates

Dubai Holding Land Estates oversees a diverse land portfolio strategically located across Dubai’s most sought-after areas. With convenient access to major highways, nearby amenities, and flexible land use options, investors are presented with unique opportunities for development and growth.

Through the centralization of Dubai Holding’s land bank, Dubai Holding Land Estates focuses on large-scale master plans, ensuring alignment with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, whilst also supporting the business’s commitment to sustainable urban development and strategic land portfolio management.

• Lead feasibility studies at masterplan / project level for new projects at pre-concept and / or concept stage, providing strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders to inform decision-making.
• Direct portfolio analysis and forecasting to support landbank strategy and capital allocation decisions.
• Oversee the review of property valuations and inspection reports developed by third parties for completeness, accuracy and benchmarking, ensuring rigour in third-party advisory outputs.
• Own the financial analysis and market valuation of current and potential assets, ensuring outputs are robust and defensible for senior management and board-level decisions.
• Deliver clear, strategic summaries of property attributes, including market trends and their impact on value and marketability, for senior management consumption.
• Drive business development process automation, policy optimization and commercial initiatives that elevate the analytical performance and efficiency of the department.
• Lead high-level scenario testing and comparative analysis to enable informed, senior-level decision-making.
• Direct the development of financial models for large-scale, multi-phased projects, including cashflow forecasting and scenario analysis.
• Own the preparation of financial and visual reports for senior management, delivering strategic insights that facilitate informed decision-making.
• Engage with senior team members and stakeholders to provide management with an informed view of projects, including design / development rationale, financial and profitability metrics, market positioning, risks and mitigation strategies.
• Engage with senior team members and stakeholders to provide management with an informed view of projects, including design / development rationale, financial and profitability metrics, market positioning, risks and mitigation strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, proactively anticipating and addressing requirements to ensure satisfaction.
• Lead the sourcing of strategic partnerships and alliances, including structuring land-based investment packages.
• Champion industry trends, best practices and emerging technologies in market dynamics and the competitive landscape, embedding relevant insights into the organization’s strategy.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance / economics or relevant technical fields;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) is a plus.
• Professional Real Estate field knowledge in business analysis, financial modeling, market research and analysis for real estate
• Familiarity with large scale + mixed use and masterplan projects, multi-phased.
• Min. 8-10 years’ experience in the business development/development function with at least 3-4 years in a senior managerial / leadership role with real estate developer/consultant firms.
• Practical experience in major real estate projects in the MENA/GCC region
• Expert in Excel + Real Estate feasibility modelling
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Power Point
• Financial modeling software, valuation tools, and spreadsheet applications for creating cash flow projections and investment scenarios.
• Ability…