Senior Director – Development & Delivery
Cygnify
About the role
Position Title: Senior Director - Development & Delivery
Industry: Real Estate Development & Infrastructure
Location: United Arab Emirates (UAE) / GCC Region
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Confidentiality Notice: This document contains strictly confidential information intended solely for executive search and candidate evaluation purposes. Neither the client's identity nor specific project details may be disclosed without prior written authorization.
Executive Summary
A premier, publicly listed real estate development company in the GCC region is seeking an exceptional construction executive to lead its project portfolio. The Senior Director - Projects Delivery will assume overall responsibility for leading, structuring, and executing a diverse array of large-scale residential, commercial, and mixed-use development projects across the UAE.
Reporting directly to executive leadership (CEO/COO), the successful candidate will provide strategic oversight across all operational phases-from concept design through to commissioning and hand-over. This role requires a seasoned leader capable of managing multi-billion AED project portfolios, championing modern project management methodologies, enforcing rigorous QA/QC and EHS standards, and maximizing commercial returns.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Portfolio & Operational Leadership
- Define, establish, and execute strategic project delivery plans aligned with broader corporate growth and profitability targets.
- Direct and oversee the execution of all live project portfolios across the region, ensuring delivery strictly on time, within budget, and to world-class quality standards.
- Monitor project performance continuously and present regular strategic updates, risk profiles, and operational metrics to executive stakeholders (CEO/COO).
- Lead organizational transformation and change management initiatives to streamline project delivery workflows and optimize operational efficiency.
- Project Governance, Process & Systems Management
- Establis…