Associate Commercial Director

Commercial Governance Lead

Dubai Holding | Dubai

Dubai Holding is seeking an experienced commercial leader to provide independent oversight and governance across complex, high-value programmes.

This role focuses on ensuring strong commercial discipline, robust cost control, and effective management of contractual and financial risk. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, supporting informed decision-making and protecting long-term value.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and maintain commercial governance frameworks and standards
• Oversee budget development, cost control, forecasting, and financial exposure
• Review and challenge cost plans, variations, and commercial assumptions
• Provide input into procurement and contract strategies
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks
• Support resolution of claims, changes, and disputes where required
• Provide clear, concise commercial reporting to senior leadership

Candidate profile

• Significant experience in senior commercial, cost, or contract management roles
• Strong understanding of commercial governance, financial controls, and risk management
• Proven ability to operate effectively in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
• Confident engaging and influencing senior internal and external stakeholders
• Detail-focused, analytical, and judgement-led

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Professional commercial or technical certification preferred
• 12+ years of relevant experience in large-scale or complex organisations

Why join Dubai Holding

This is an opportunity to play a key role in safeguarding value and supporting disciplined commercial decision-making across a diverse and complex organisation.