Senior Manager Architecture and Masterplanning

Position Overview

The Senior Manager Architecture and Masterplanning will lead in-house and consultant design teams for new developments and redevelopments across malls, residential, hospitality, and mixed-use projects. Reporting to the Director of Architecture and Masterplanning, the role ensures innovative, customer-centric designs that align with Majid Al Futtaim s brand vision and sustainability objectives, including support for the Group s Net Zero strategy.

What You ll Do

• Develop and communicate design visions and conceptual frameworks for projects, aligning with customer journeys and business objectives.
• Collaborate with Development, Leasing, Operations, and other stakeholders to translate briefs into functional and innovative design solutions.
• Lead architectural and masterplanning teams in delivering layouts, site plans, and concepts for retail, residential, and mixed-use developments.
• Oversee the end-to-end design process, ensuring design integrity from concept to delivery, coordinating with external consultants and contractors.
• Champion customer-focused and innovative design concepts that enhance user experiences and differentiate MAF projects.
• Promote adoption of advanced design technologies, codify design standards, and ensure quality outputs through benchmarking and innovation.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Uphold governance, compliance, and quality standards, including sustainability integration, value engineering, and audit processes.
• Represent Majid Al Futtaim at design forums, industry events, and internal governance committees.

Why Join Us

This role provides the opportunity to influence iconic projects that shape Dubai s urban fabric and customer experiences across Majid Al Futtaim s portfolio. You will lead innovative architectural and masterplanning initiatives that balance design excellence, sustainability, and business performance.