Overview
WorkPanda is hiring on behalf of a leading architecture studio delivering a major, large-scale retail development in Dubai.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing project strategy, design coordination, and delivery across a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
Experience on landmark retail destinations such as Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Yas Mall, The Avenues (Kuwait), or Doha Festival City is strongly preferred.
Key responsibilities
↳ Provide overall project leadership and strategic direction
↳ Lead multidisciplinary design and delivery teams
↳ Act as the primary interface with clients and senior stakeholders
↳ Oversee programme, quality, and delivery performance
↳ Support high-level reporting, governance, and decision-making
Key requirements
↳ Proven track record delivering large-scale retail or mixed-use developments
↳ Strong client-facing, stakeholder management, and leadership capability
↳ Background with reputable architecture studios or design-led firms preferred
↳ Middle East or international mega-project experience advantageous