BUSINESS INTRODUCTIONMajid Al Futtaim Holding is the leading shopping mall, retail, communities, entertainment developer and operator in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia regions. With over 43,000 people, revenues of over US$ 11 Billion, and operations in 18 countries. Some of the iconic brands we carry include Mall of the Emirates, Carrefour, All Saints, Lego, City Center, Abercrombie & Fitch, & Vox Cinemas. We believe in making Great Moments for Everyone, Every day.
JOB TITLEVice President, Development-Mixed Use | MAF Properties | Egypt Portfolio
ROLE SUMMARYThe Development Owner – Communities is responsible for leading the end-to-end development lifecycle of community-focused and mixed-use developments within DBU. The role oversees the planning, design, approvals, construction, and delivery of developments to world-class standards, ensuring a balance between customer desirability, commercial performance, and operational sustainability.
ROLE PROFILELead the visioning, feasibility studies, and master planning of large-scale mixed-use developments, ensuring alignment with market demand and MAF's long-term strategy. Oversee the full development lifecycle, from land due diligence and concept development through to project delivery and handover. Manage design, engineering, infrastructure, and phasing strategies across residential, retail, hospitality, entertainment, and lifestyle components. Develop business cases, financial models, ROI projections, and monitor budgets, costs, and profitability targets to maximize value creation. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure seamless project execution, stakeholder alignment, and effective decision-making. Secure permits, regulatory approvals, infrastructure coordination, and manage contractor, consultant, and government relationships. Drive sustainability, placemaking, digital infrastructure, and customer-centric design principles to create livable and high-performing destinations. Lead cross-functional teams and consultants, providing guidance, mentorship, and oversight to deliver successful, commercially viable mixed-use developments.
REQUIREMENTSBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Real Estate Development, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field; MBA or relevant Master’s degree preferred.12-15 years of experience in real estate, community development, or large-scale development projects. Minimum 5 years in a senior development, project management, or delivery leadership role. Experience with large-scale residential or mixed-use developments; MENA region exposure is an advantage. Strong strategic, commercial, and stakeholder management capabilities with the ability to build relationships across diverse groups. Detail-oriented, customer-focused, decisive, and resilient professional capable of managing complex projects and delivering results under pressure.
WHAT WE OFFERAt Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us! Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future. Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.