Manager - Development
Posted 14 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Senior Manager - Development”
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- Expected experience
- 8–12 yrs
- Management level
- People management
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyArchitecture, Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Real Estate Development, Urban Planning (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsProject Management Professional, RICS, MRICS, AICP, Master of Business Administration
Study levelMaster's
Lead the planning, development, and delivery of real estate, infrastructure, mixed-use, or destination development projects from concept through approval and execution stages.
Manage development activities, business cases, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination to ensure alignment with strategic, commercial, financial, and operational objectives.
Support the successful delivery of development programs by coordinating multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Section III: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the planning and execution of development projects from concept initiation through design, approvals, and delivery readiness.
• Develop and maintain project business cases, development strategies, and implementation plans.
• Coordinate feasibility studies, market assessments, financial analyses, and development evaluations to support investment decisions.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and development milestones.
• Coordinate with internal functions including Design, Engineering, Project Delivery, Finance, Procurement, Legal, Commercial, and Operations.
• Manage consultants and external advisors involved in development planning, design, technical studies, and project execution.
• Lead stakeholder engagement activities with government entities, regulatory authorities, investors, and strategic partners.
• Monitor development performance and provide regular progress updates, reports, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support procurement strategies and commercial negotiations related to development projects.
• Identify development risks and opportunities and implement appropriate mitigation and value enhancement strategies.
• Ensure compliance with organizational governance requirements, development standards, and regulatory obligations.
• Mentor and support development team members while promoting collaboration and high performance.
Section IV: KEY INTERACTIONS
Key Internal Interactions
• Development Leadership
• Design and Engineering Teams
• Project Delivery Teams
• Finance and Development Finance Teams
• Commercial and Procurement Teams
• Legal Team
• Operations and Asset Management Teams
• Executive Leadership
Key External Interactions
• Consultants
• Contractors
• Government Authorities