Associate Director - D Sell Portfolio Management

Aldar Properties
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Executive & General ManagementExperience: 14+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Strategic thinking","Structured work approach","Communication","Stakeholder partnership building"]

Lead portfolio-wide programme planning, governance, and performance management across the D-Sell development portfolio. Develop integrated portfolio programmes, monitor milestones, dependencies, schedule performance, risks, and KPIs, and deliver executive dashboards for timely decision-making. Ensure compliance with Compass Gateway governance and Development Management standards, coordinate executive forums, and provide independent oversight. Partner cross-functionally and lead portfolio planning capability development using digital, AI-enabled reporting tools.

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Aldar Properties
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Associate Director - D Sell Portfolio Management

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Job Summary

Lead portfolio-wide programme planning, governance, and performance management across the D-Sell development portfolio. Develop integrated portfolio programmes, monitor milestones, dependencies, schedule performance, risks, and KPIs, and deliver executive dashboards for timely decision-making. Ensure compliance with Compass Gateway governance and Development Management standards, coordinate executive forums, and provide independent oversight. Partner cross-functionally and lead portfolio planning capability development using digital, AI-enabled reporting tools.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and maintain integrated portfolio programmes across all D-Sell projects.
  • •Monitor critical milestones, dependencies, programme health, schedule performance, and delivery KPIs across the portfolio.
  • •Ensure governance and portfolio assurance by reviewing Gateway submissions and maintaining compliance with planning standards and reporting obligations.
  • •Coordinate executive governance forums, portfolio reviews, and reporting cycles, providing independent oversight of planning quality and readiness.
  • •Lead and develop the portfolio planning function and team capability while championing digital planning tools and continuous improvement of portfolio processes.
Travel: Low travel

Key Requirements

  • •14+ years in programme, portfolio, or project controls within real estate development or major infrastructure, including at least 6 years leading portfolio planning.
  • •Experience developing and maintaining integrated portfolio programmes across multiple projects.
  • •Strong governance and portfolio assurance experience, including reviewing Gateway submissions and ensuring planning compliance.
  • •Proficiency with Primavera P6 / MS Project, portfolio reporting, and risk management.
  • •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction or Project Management; Master’s degree preferred and PMP (or equivalent) preferred.
Experience:14+ yearsReal estate developmentInfrastructure
Education:Bachelor's in Engineering, Construction or Project Management
Skills:Strategic thinkingStructured work approachCommunicationStakeholder partnership building
Certifications:PMP
Tech Stack:Programme managementPrimavera P6MS ProjectPower BIOracleAI-enabled reporting toolsPortfolio reportingRisk management

Company Brief

Aldar Properties
A leading UAE real estate developer and investment company, Aldar develops residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects across Abu Dhabi and the region, and manages a diversified portfolio of assets including communities, retail, and hospitality.
Industry: Real Estate Development
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2004
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