Assistant Manager - Master Development - Dubai Holding Land Estates

About Dubai 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.

Job Purpose:

The Assistant Manager will lead and mentor the administrative team while ensuring efficient administrative operations that align with organizational objectives. This role involves cross-functional collaboration, resource management, compliance monitoring, and strategic communication with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership abilities, problem-solving skills, and experience in overseeing administrative processes and managing approvals with regulatory authorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and motivate the administrative team to foster a positive, collaborative, and productive work environment.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and monitoring development programs to ensure alignment with organizational strategy and objectives.
• Assign tasks effectively, oversee program-related activities, and ensure optimal use of resources across projects.
• Partner with internal departments to identify program requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
• Facilitate clear and timely communication between program teams, management, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Monitor program performance against KPIs, timelines, and budgets; prepare regular progress reports for senior management.
• Ensure program activities comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Streamline workflows and implement best practices to improve program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Draft and review program documentation, reports, and presentations, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and timely delivery.
• Leverage project management systems and digital solutions to enhance program tracking, reporting, and delivery.
• Maintain accurate records, manage program documentation, and oversee proper archiving and knowledge-sharing practices.
• Assist in Business Travel arrangements

Key Requirements:

• Proven leadership and team management experience in an administrative or operational role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional projects, coordinate with stakeholders, and problem solve effectively.
• Strong knowledge of administrative compliance, reporting, and documentation processes.
• Experience managing communications with government authorities or related regulatory approvals.
• Proficiency in drafting and reviewing correspondence, reports, and memos in English and Arabic.
• Familiarity with digital transformation tools and strategies to enhance productivity and workflows.