Director – Portfolio Management - Dubai Holding

About Dubai Holding:

Dubai Holding is a diversified global investment company with investments in more than 30 countries and a combined workforce of more than 45,000 people. For over two decades, we have invested in the businesses, sectors, communities and destinations that drive Dubai’s growth and global competitiveness – building long-term, sustainable value For the Good of Tomorrow.

Our businesses span:

• Real Estate & Land – master development, land bank management and large-scale master planning aligned with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan
• Hospitality – luxury hotels, resorts and residences, alongside an award-winning F&B portfolio across the Middle East, Europe and Asia
• Leisure & Entertainment – some of the region’s most-loved parks, attractions, live venues and media platforms
• Retail & Asset Management – landmark retail and lifestyle destinations, malls, community centres and residential communities
• Community Management – creating and managing sustainable, vibrant communities and districts across Dubai
• Integrated Urban Services – facilities management, security and technical services that keep communities, assets and critical infrastructure running at city scale

We are building Strategy & Value Creation teams across the Group, covering three pillars: Strategy, Portfolio Management (PMO) and Technology Transformation, with opportunities at multiple levels. Each role will sit within one of our businesses. By applying to this posting, you will be considered for opportunities across the Group, and successful candidates will be aligned to the business and role that best fits their skills, sector experience and seniority.

About the Job:

Here’s your chance to step into the role of Director – Portfolio Management. Reporting to the VP / SVP – Strategy & Value Creation, you will lead the Portfolio Management pillar and own the integrated view of the vertical’s portfolio. Key responsibilities include:

• Owning the portfolio “control tower”, providing a single integrated view of initiatives and projects
• Designing and running portfolio governance, stage gates and executive / investment committee forums
• Tracking delivery against time, cost, quality and benefits, and escalating risks early
• Leading prioritisation, resource allocation and dependency management across the portfolio
• Driving benefits realisation and post-implementation reviews
• Implementing and maturing PPM tools, dashboards and reporting
• Leading and developing the portfolio management team

About You:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• 10–12 years’ experience in portfolio, programme or project management, transformation delivery or management consulting
• Proven ownership of portfolio oversight and stage-gate governance for a business or major division
• Strong grasp of risk, issue, dependency and change management
• Ability to influence ExCo and hold delivery teams to account
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or Master’s preferred; MoP / MSP / PMP / PRINCE2 advantageous
• GCC / Dubai experience preferred

Sector experience in any of the following is highly valued and will help us match you to the right vertical:

• Strategic / transformation portfolio management
• CAPEX, real estate, infrastructure or construction portfolio management
• Hospitality, tourism, real estate or integrated services businesses

About the Benefits:

At Dubai Holding, we’re committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. We strongly believe in creating an empowered workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future of Dubai.