or apply directly on Aldar's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 26 days Aldar's roles stay open a median of 44 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Aldar's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Aldar
- low 0 stale, 0 reposted of 42 open
- Hiring momentum
- 64 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Aldar's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Aldar.
About this role
The Executive Director - Design Management at Aldar will lead the Design Management function across various product verticals, ensuring high-quality design outcomes that align with commercial and program constraints. Responsibilities include establishing design vision and standards, engaging with clients and stakeholders, driving design consistency and innovation, and developing a high-performing design management team.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Aldar as an employer.
What you need
- Minimum 16 years' experience in architectural design management or urban development, including at least 6 years in a senior executive leadership role
- Minimum 6 years managing large, multi-disciplinary design teams at senior manager level or above
- Proven experience leading design across multiple asset classes (residential, commercial, hospitality, civic) in the GCC or comparable markets
- Master's degree in architecture, Urban Design or a related discipline
Nice to have
- Professional registration (RIBA, AIA or equivalent)
- LEED AP or equivalent sustainability credential
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Role requires significant experience and a senior executive background
- Focus on design management across multiple asset classes may require broad expertise
Summarised from Aldar's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Aldar on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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