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