Senior Associate - Product Management at Aldar Properties PJSC (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)

Aldar Properties PJSC· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates·5d ago

Role details

Work type

Onsite

Job description

Job Purpose

Own digital products within Aldar's Digital Engineering portfolio, from conceptualization through planning, development, testing, and launch. Develop new products, design and execute plans, test, and launch to market. Improve customer retention and adoption, collaborating with sales, marketing, and operations teams. Help enhance product value proposition and leverage expansion opportunities across Aldar's developments and operating assets, spanning Smart Cities, Digital Twin, smart building systems, and IoT/OT platforms.

The role is for a UAE National

Roles And Responsibilities

Contributing to the product strategy and roadmap amongst all stakeholders to achieve year on year growth

Partnering with our Sales and Marketing teams on go-to-market campaigns to ensure alignment between business and product strategy

Working with the Development and Design teams to execute the product vision

Coordinating with consultants, vendors, and system integrators to deliver against agreed scope, timelines, and quality

Using market research and UX research to analyze and beat our competitors continuously

Measuring and celebrating success using business intelligence tools, modern reporting and town hall presentations

Coordinating with BIM and GIS teams where spatial or asset data feeds Digital Twin and operational use cases

Proactively solve potential problems with other teams to avoid unnecessary conflicts

Supporting delivery of large scale bug free releases on time and on budget

A natural ability to interpret ambiguity and complexity and transform it to organized and detailed communication

Superior relationship building, public speaking and time management skills

Excellent technical acumen - knowledge of what it takes to develop code as well as proficient in modern tech stacks

To empathize with different user types to reach successful product direction

Ability to use data and analytics with intuition in order to help drive decision-making

Related Year Of Experience

Min of 4+ Years of experience in similar positions

Field Of Experience

Real Estate

Immersive Experiences

Digital Twins

Smart Cities / Smart Infrastructure

Technical And Interpersonal Skills

Product Plans

Invision

UX Principles

Product Tours Management

Strong communication skillset

General awareness of smart cities, digital twins, IoT/OT, BIM, GIS (a plus)

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in design, computer science, engineering or similar field

Why work at Aldar Properties PJSC

Culture: Aldar is recognised as a “Great Place to Work” and actively invests in employee development and well‑being.
Growth trajectory: Rapid expansion across multiple geographies and sectors offers opportunities for internal mobility and career advancement.
Diverse workforce: Staff from 43 countries, with a strong push for local talent (NAFIS programme).
Work location: On‑site roles in Abu Dhabi (with some positions in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah); the company’s presence in Egypt and the UK may offer international assignments.
Notable perks: Not explicitly listed, but the company’s scale and government affiliation suggest competitive compensation and benefits common in UAE real estate.
Engineering/tech culture: Investment in AI, data projects, and digital ventures indicates a growing tech focus within the organisation.

About Aldar Properties PJSC

Company Overview

One-liner: Aldar Properties PJSC is the leading real estate developer, manager, and investor in the UAE, master‑planning communities and managing a diversified portfolio across residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, and education.
Entity Type: Public (ticker: ALDAR on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange)
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2005 (IPO year; exact founding date not publicly available)
Founders: Not publicly available

Core Business

Primary industry/industries: Real estate development, investment, property management, education, hospitality, and retail.
Target customers: B2B (corporate tenants, government entities, institutional investors), B2C (residential buyers and tenants), and B2G (government housing projects).
Mission or purpose statement: Not explicitly stated in the provided sources, but the company emphasizes creating integrated, sustainable communities and delivering long‑term value to stakeholders while supporting the UAE’s Net Zero Strategic Initiative.

Products & Services

Aldar Development – Master developer of large‑scale residential communities (e.g., Yas Island, Saadiyat Island, Al Raha, Reem Island) and commercial projects. Also manages a ~65 million sqm land bank and delivers government housing and infrastructure projects (AED 45 billion backlog).
Aldar Investment – Platform that owns and manages recurring‑income assets:
- Investment Properties – Grade‑A offices (HQ, ADGM Square), retail malls (Yas Mall, Al Jimi Mall), logistics, and residential for lease.
- Hospitality & Leisure – Hotels and resorts (e.g., Nurai Island, DoubleTree by Hilton, Rixos Bab Al Bahr) and golf clubs.
- Aldar Education – Leading private education provider in Abu Dhabi, operating schools and academies (e.g., Cranleigh Bahrain).
- Aldar Estates – The region’s largest integrated property and facilities management platform (merged with Eltizam Asset Management).
Aldar Ventures – Incubates new business opportunities and innovation in areas like sustainability and digital.
Aldar Egypt – Development platform focused on mixed‑use communities in Egypt (via SODIC).
International – London Square (UK) and other overseas ventures.

Market Standing

Valuation/Market Cap: Not disclosed in the provided sources.
Key Metric: Annual revenue of AED 33.8 billion (latest fiscal year).
Notable Investors/Partners: Government of Abu Dhabi (major shareholder), First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB – via acquisition of FAB Properties), Dubai Holding (strategic partnership for Dubai market), Abu Dhabi Housing Authority.
Growth Signals:
- Headcount grew 21.1% year‑over‑year to 1,680 employees (LinkedIn data).
- Group development sales reached AED 27.9 billion, with AED 16 billion from overseas and expat buyers.
- Expanded into Dubai (launched Haven), Ras Al Khaimah (Nikki Beach Residences), Bahrain (Cranleigh Bahrain), and the UK (London Square).
- Launched The Sustainable City on Yas Island and a Net Zero decarbonisation plan.
- Increased investments in Aldar Education (AED 350 million) and mall redevelopment (AED 500 million).
- Achieved a 21% improvement in Net Promoter Score (NPS) compared to 2022.

Competitive Advantages

Scale and diversification: One of the largest real estate players in the region with a balanced portfolio of development, investment, education, hospitality, and property management.
Government backing: Strong ties to the Abu Dhabi government provide access to prime land, capital, and major infrastructure mandates.
Integrated operating model: The merger of development and asset management under one roof allows end‑to‑end value creation from master‑planning to property management.
Geographic expansion: Successfully entered Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Egypt, and the UK, reducing reliance on a single market.
Sustainability leadership: Early adoption of net‑zero commitments and a real estate climate pledge differentiate the brand.

Strategic Focus

Geographic diversification: Further penetration of the Dubai market, continued growth in Egypt and the UK.
Sustainability: Implementing the Net Zero comprehensive plan, investing in retrofits, and launching new sustainable communities.
Digital transformation: Using AI for risk management, customer journey, and data analytics; piloting sustainability‑focused start‑ups.
Customer experience: Enhancing CRM, digital SPAs, and loyalty programmes to improve NPS.
Talent and Emiratisation: Onboarding 661 Emiratis through the NAFIS programme and maintaining a “Great Place to Work” certification.

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The role is for a UAE National

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