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Development Director

Design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across saudi with 3 recent postings.

GCC postings
3
Active markets
1
Typical experience
—
In brief

A Development Director in the GCC region requires excel, leadership, negotiation, arabic, procurement. Design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary snapshot

What a Development Director earns in the UAE

Median monthly gross in AED for a mid-level Development Director. See the full breakdown by country and seniority.

25th percentile
16,000
Median
24,500
75th percentile
35,500
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Key responsibilities
  • 01The Development Director will lead the end
  • 02end development life cycle of large
  • 03We are currently retained by one of Saudi Arabia's leading Sovereign Wealth Funds and in line with the country's 2030 vision to re
  • 04establish Saudi Arabia as the leading economy in the Middle East, a new real estate Development Company has been established to develop several major mixed use community developments.
  • 05Reporting to the Chief Development Officer for a regional masterplanned community development, you will have full responsibility for your designated development, supported by a multi
  • 06quality developments aligned with the Kingdom's urban growth and Vision 2030 objectives. Description As Development Director, you'll be responsible for: Leading the full development life
  • 074 projects through the projects entire full lifecyleStrong understanding of the Saudi Arabian real estate market and regulatory environmentDemonstrated ability to lead complex, large
  • 08term career progression within a growing organisation Skills Development Director
  • 09Present information with a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.
  • 10Obtain, organize, or develop training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials.
  • 11Evaluate modes of training delivery, such as in-person or virtual, to optimize training effectiveness, training costs, or environmental impacts.
  • 12Offer specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.
Required qualifications
  • — Profile Proven experience in a senior development role within residential, commercial, and/or hospitality real estate having delivered minimum 3
  • — 4 projects through the projects entire full lifecyleStrong understanding of the Saudi Arabian real estate market and regulatory environmentDemonstrated ability to lead complex, large
Education requirements
  • — Master's degree

Required skills

excelleadershipnegotiationarabicprocurementrisk managementerptax

Preferred skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive LearningLearning StrategiesMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationPersuasionNegotiation

Tools & technologies

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Hiring companies we see

  • Michael Page
  • BuildConsult International

Hired across

  • saudi
FAQ

  • What does a Development Director do in the GCC?

    A Development Director in the GCC performs core duties related to excel, leadership, negotiation, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Development Director?

    Typically a Master's degree is required, with relevant experience of experience in the field.

  • What is the demand for Development Director in the GCC?

    The role is actively hired across saudi, with consistent demand from both local and multinational employers.

  • What skills are needed for a Development Director role?

    Key skills include excel, leadership, negotiation, arabic, procurement, risk management, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as a Development Director in the GCC?

    Arabic language proficiency is often preferred but not always required. It depends on the employer, sector, and client-facing nature of the role.

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