Project Manager
Overview of the role
The project manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects within the project delivery department, ensuring they meet agreed scope, schedule, cost, and quality standards. The project manager leads cross-functional teams, manages stakeholder expectations, mitigates risks, and ensures effective resource utilization to achieve strategic goals.
What you will do
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned with business goals.
- Develop comprehensive project plans including timelines, resources, and risk management strategies.
- Lead project teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and budget.
- Monitor progress, manage dependencies, and resolve issues promptly.
- Act as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders.
- Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and changes.
- Identify potential risks and implement mitigation plans.
- Escalate critical issues to senior management when necessary.
- Prepare and manage project budgets.
- Track costs and ensure financial compliance.
- Ensure deliverables meet agreed quality standards.
- Implement best practices and continuous improvement processes.
- Motivate and guide project team members.
- Assign tasks and monitor performance effectively.
- Adhere to organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate documentation for audits and reporting.
Required skills to be successful
- 10+ years of project management experience across all project phases (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing), including a minimum of 3 years with a recognized real estate developer.
- Problem-solving, decision-making under pressure, adaptability, and negotiation.
What equips you for the role
- Bachelor’s degree in civil or architecture (engineering) is required.
- PMP, MBA, or any project management certification is a plus.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills, leadership, and the ability to influence, along with a proven capability in team building, collaboration, and maintaining accountability and integrity.
About Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate
The real estate development and operations arm of Al-Futtaim, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate is responsible for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across MENA. With high-quality residential, business, retail, tourism, educational and healthcare developments, the master developer caters to the diverse needs of cities and communities in the region.
From origination, conception, development, sales, procurement and construction of mega-projects and the leasing, operation and management of these projects after completion, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE) has been developing and managing owned landbanks, unlocking the economic potential of the region and contributing to future development for more than 40 years.
Our focus is to enable and invest in meaningful relationships to make our properties the best places to live and work, build additional products and services and enable partnerships to create true value to our customers throughout their entire experience with us.
AFGRE is responsible for master planning of all projects in its portfolio, including two large scale mixed use destinations: Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City.