Senior Development Manager

Job Description

We are currently searching for a Senior Development Manager who can support clients at strategic level in a development advisory capacity and also embed in management roles on programs and projects across their entire life cycle.The Senior Development Manager is responsible for leading teams or functions within projects, the development of strategies and plans and management of stakeholders and other consultants, resources, schedules, financials etc. This also includes management of issues, risks and project change requests to ensure successful and on-time project delivery. Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the PMO.What will you be doing

• Managing the entire project life cycle from planning through implementation
• Developing a projects scope of work, including creating work plans, setting milestones, and creating budgets
• Develop the best way in which programs or projects are to be structured, directed and managed including the optimal organization structure, authority and decision making roles, prioritisation and initiation of new work, assignment of resources and funds, methods, processes and issue resolution.
• Define the organisation of the design and delivery process including level of client interface and oversight, resources and skills, design cycles, assurance approach, information and communication management and design packaging approach.
• Analysing the feasibility of proposed projects to determine if they are likely to be profitable
• Managing client relationships by developing long-term relationships with clients and building their trust in the firm
• Coaching and developing junior staff members to ensure that they meet project deadlines and achieve their desired career goals whilst in compliance with set standards, procedures, and guidelines
• Participating in internal meetings with other managers to discuss project status and any issues that may arise during the development process
• Leading teams of designers, architects, engineers, construction workers, and other professionals involved in the development process
• Assessment of projects objectives, expected benefits, performance indicators, scope, and complexity, timescale, phases, cost and risk appetite.
• Support the Project Planner in the development of the schedule and strategic milestones and analyse key dependencies and test various phasing options.
• Develop a program-wide development strategy to identify and understand constraints and technical risks, hidden costs, resource and infrastructure requirements.
• Develop project execution plans and documents required to manage the project
• Manage every aspect of a project, including its planning, communication, risk assessment, and resources.
• Ensure availability of financial, material and human resources required to successfully complete a project
• Evaluate the progress of a project to detect limitations or faults in order to seek solutions to a more efficient process
• Monitor industry trends to identify changes in project strategies, tools, terminology and to adjust accordingly
• Use processes to delegate and ensure even distribution of tasks to project team members
• Manage budgets, schedule expenditure, and initiate corrective action to meet financial objectives
• Motivate team members to meet project goals by effectively carrying out their responsibilities
• Ensure time booked on project is accurately recorded on Deltek time management system
• Support the PMO function with business development and bidding activities

• A Bachelors degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field
• A Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification may be advantageous
• Demonstrable leadership skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to details and technicalities
• Excellent organisational and technical skills
• Good interpersonal and multi-tasking skills
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt and stress management skills
• Good IT and mathematical skills

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About Company

ABOUT US Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate residing at the crossroads of the modern economy - Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Today, the Apparel Group caters to thousands of eager shoppers through its more than 1750+ stores and 75+ brands across all platforms employing 17,000 multicultural staff covering four continents. Apparel group has carved its strong presence not only in the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Saudi Arabia but opened thriving gateways to market in India, South Africa, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Additionally, clear strategies are in place to enter emerging markets such as Hungary, Pakistan, Egypt and Philippines. Also, Apparel Group provides customers the experience of shopping from the comfort of their own home with ease and convenience via our E-Commerce site 6thStreet.com Apparel Group Operates Brands from around the world, originating from USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, Asia and include leading names in Fashion, Footwear & Lifestyle such as Tommy Hilfiger, Charles & Keith, Skechers, Aldo, Nine West, Aeropostale, Jamies Italian to name a few and other key brands include Tim Hortons, Cold Stone Creamery, Inglot, Rituals etc.. The Apparel Group owes its amazing growth to the vision and guidance of its dynamic Chairman, Nilesh Ved, who has taken the company from strength to strength since its inception in the last two decades.