10 Development Director jobs in Qatar

Purpose:

To oversee and direct the activities of the Learning and Development section in the company by developing Learning and Development strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the strategy development and implementation for the Human Capital Department • Champions initiatives that enables maximum output that fully contributes to the delivery of department goals • Formulates, communicates and oversees full implementation of talent development programs • Oversees the Leadership & Development budget and program to provide a motivating mix of solutions to employees, including formal learning, self-help resources and coaching / mentoring initiatives • Ensures the quality of content of all learning and development programs to ensure alignment with business requirements and desired development plans • Ensures initiatives are in place to track the progress of identified ‘high potential employees’ as they progress throughout the course of their development programs • Provides coaching support to identified leaders or high potential professionals within business units • Determines the roadmap of career planning and develops appropriate tools to support this plan EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business / Administration / Human Resources or related field • Masters in Human Resource Management or Business Administration / certification from a recognized HR Association is preferred

• A minimum of 8 years relevant experience in a HR management role. • Knowledge and experience in Performance management processes and systems; Career development processes and systems; Talent Development strategies, tools and processes • Ability to work with management to align learning/leadership development with succession planning initiatives • Experience in the middle east region will be an added advantage. About The Company People Dynamics is an Integrated Human Resources Solutions Provider committed to delivering the best HR solutions and practices to our clients. We ensure long-term sustainability of our solutions by being closely engaged with our clients during and post implementation. We have partnered with prominent HR practioners, who provide us with superior international resources and capabilities and our shared code of conduct and commitment to excellence ensures consistent standards of performance and ethics.

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We are searching for a talented Director of Development with Engineering & Architectural background to join our excellent team. The Development director’s responsibilities include understanding project goals and developing plans and work schedules that will achieve them. You will also monitor and recruit new staff, review processes, write project reports, identify risks, and provide cost and time estimates. You should be able to work alongside different teams and make decisions in a fast-growing environment.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Understanding written and verbal project briefs, and working alongside team members to develop plans, work schedules, and targets.
- Analyzing operations and providing cost-effective suggestions for improvement.
- Streamlining processes so that the business operates at maximum efficiency.
- Liaising with clients, managers, and other stakeholders.
- Updating work schedules and adjusting targets as required.
- Addressing performance issues and scheduling meetings when required.
- Motivating and inspiring staff members when tight deadlines approach and morale or energy is low.
- Keeping up-to-date with advancements in the field.
- Writing up reports and presenting findings to the relevant parties.
- skills in project scoping & planning
- Ability to develop project technical requirements & briefs
- Development of scope of works
- Tender document preparation
- Ability to define development goals and technical & quality parameters
- Ability to source suppliers, materials & service providers
- Budget development and management
- Time Management
- Team leader
- Render technical advisory services
- Documentation
- Supervision
- Quality control
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Architect
- Practical industry experience recommended.
- A high technical aptitude.
- Superb interpersonal and leadership skills.
- A growth mindset, attention to detail, and an excellent work ethic.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Primary Purpose of the Job

De v e l o p Business Plans and monitor the business planning activities of departments under Dukhan Operations (OMD). Prepare, review, analyse and coordinate various reports generated by departments of D ukha n Operations for submission to high e r manag e m e n t.

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Required Experience and Skills

Minimum 10 years of experience in operations and continuous improvement.

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in any discipline and preferably MBA in Finance, economics or business planning.

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Strategic Planning and Risk Management Specialist

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Overview

University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) is the first national applied university in Qatar, offering applied Bachelor's and Master's degrees, certificates, and diplomas across various fields. With over 70 programs, UDST specializes in Engineering Technology, Industrial Trades, Business Management, Computing and IT, Health Sciences, and Continuing Education.

With more than 700 staff and 8,000 students, UDST emphasizes applied and experiential learning, supported by state-of-the-art facilities. The university aims to develop graduates who contribute to Qatar’s Vision 2030.

UDST invites applications for the position of Strategic Planning and Risk Management Specialist , reporting to the Manager of Strategic Planning and Performance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to developing, implementing, and monitoring UDST’s Strategic and Operational Plans.
• Develop, review, and recommend risk management strategies, including risk identification, analysis, response planning, and control to mitigate adverse events.
• Update the Risk Management Policy, procedures, and Framework to support effective risk management across units.
• Manage the risk register in coordination with Business Units.
• Monitor and report on risks and controls, supporting ongoing improvements in risk processes.
• Conduct risk analysis, develop strategic recommendations, and implement risk reduction controls.
• Advise Business Units on risk-related matters and ensure key risks are communicated effectively.
• Create communication channels concerning key risks and identify KPIs related to risks.
• Develop and implement risk assessment models and systems.
• Gather risk data internally and externally for strategic planning and risk management.
• Maintain databases for reporting and presenting risk positions to leadership.
• Conduct benchmarking studies on risk management best practices.
• Support contingency planning for emergencies and communicate risk impacts related to regulations.

Qualifications

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (required)
• Master’s degree (preferred)

Desirable certifications include PMP, MPM, PMI-RMP, CRM, or CRMP.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years in Strategic Planning and Risk Management, preferably in higher education.

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Business Development and Sales
• Industry: Higher Education

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Strategic Planning and Risk Management Specialist

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University of Doha for Science & Technology . Overview University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) is the first national applied university in Qatar, offering applied Bachelor's and Master's degrees, certificates, and diplomas across various fields. With over 70 programs, UDST specializes in Engineering Technology, Industrial Trades, Business Management, Computing and IT, Health Sciences, and Continuing Education. With more than 700 staff and 8,000 students, UDST emphasizes applied and experiential learning, supported by state-of-the-art facilities. The university aims to develop graduates who contribute to Qatar’s Vision 2030. UDST invites applications for the position of

Strategic Planning and Risk Management Specialist , reporting to the Manager of Strategic Planning and Performance. Responsibilities

Contribute to developing, implementing, and monitoring UDST’s Strategic and Operational Plans. Develop, review, and recommend risk management strategies, including risk identification, analysis, response planning, and control to mitigate adverse events. Update the Risk Management Policy, procedures, and Framework to support effective risk management across units. Manage the risk register in coordination with Business Units. Monitor and report on risks and controls, supporting ongoing improvements in risk processes. Conduct risk analysis, develop strategic recommendations, and implement risk reduction controls. Advise Business Units on risk-related matters and ensure key risks are communicated effectively. Create communication channels concerning key risks and identify KPIs related to risks. Develop and implement risk assessment models and systems. Gather risk data internally and externally for strategic planning and risk management. Maintain databases for reporting and presenting risk positions to leadership. Conduct benchmarking studies on risk management best practices. Support contingency planning for emergencies and communicate risk impacts related to regulations. Qualifications

Education and Certifications Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (required) Master’s degree (preferred) Desirable certifications include PMP, MPM, PMI-RMP, CRM, or CRMP. Experience Minimum 5 years in Strategic Planning and Risk Management, preferably in higher education. Additional Details

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Employment Type: Full-time Job Function: Business Development and Sales Industry: Higher Education

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Senior Manager Strategic Alliances | Corporate Planning

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Job title

Senior Manager Strategic Alliances | Corporate Planning

Ref #

25000HU

Location

Qatar - Doha

Job family

Corporate & Commercial

• Closing date: 17-Aug-2025
  
  

About The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Manager Strategic Alliances to join our Strategic Alliances Department.

The role is responsible for the design, negotiation and implementation of Qatar Airways’ partnership strategy aligned with the company overall strategy and goals. This role aims to enhance Qatar Airways’ network and commercial reach in alignment with the airline’s commercial strategy and growth ambitions.

The responsibility of this role will include partnership relationship management, identifying and developing cross-functional initiatives to maximizing partnership value for Qatar Airways and its partners, working internally and externally with Network Strategy, Network Planning, Schedule Planning, Sales & Distribution, B2C, Marketing, Pricing and Revenue Management, Loyalty and Alliances units (“Commercial workstreams”) as well as Technical, Procurement and Cargo, to positively impact top-line and bottom-line.

There are 2 requirements for this role with geographical scope split between East and West.

Specific Accountabilities Include:

• Anticipate industry developments, evolving competitive landscapes and regulatory changes that can impact Qatar Airways and its partners and provide relevant and innovative recommendations to senior leadership.
• Lead the assessment and pursuit of new partnership opportunities, including joint ventures, block spaces, codeshare and interline agreements, aligned with the department strategy.
• Drive the formulation and implementation of the Alliances & Partnerships strategy in alignment with corporate objectives and KPIs.
• Negotiate and align the different partnerships with the overall Alliances & partnerships strategy, objectives and KPIs.
• Develop business cases, articulate KPIs and oversee the performance evaluation of each partnership to ensure measurable value creation for Qatar Airways and its partners.
• Manage partnership relationship by making sure that proper governance and/or appropriate channels of communication with partners are in place whilst fostering partners alignment with the strategy and goals.
• Establish regular engagement with key internal stakeholders to promote understanding and communication.
• Establish the department or teams’ objectives and priorities to align with and support business objectives.
  
  

Be part of an extraordinary story

Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future and build the life you want while being part of an international community. Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge.

Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before. Together, everything is possible.

Qualifications

About You

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with minimum 10 years of job-related experience.
• Strong experience in a commercial strategic role within the airline or travel industry.
• Deep understanding of the airline partnership business and airline profitability metrics.
• Previous experience in Pricing and Revenue Management, Network Planning or Sales with extensive technical expertise in Strategic alliances.
• Deep knowledge of airline industry revenue planning processes, including capacity/network planning and revenue forecasting.
• Business planning and associated processes in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical and systems-thinking skills.
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and spoken presentation.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with proven influencing and negotiating skills, including the ability to achieve results through individuals outside his/her direct control.
• Excellent leadership experience - Adept at cross-cultural working.
• Sound and independent judgement in the face of conflicting demands.
• Able to delegate work, set clear direction and manage workflow with strong mentoring and coaching skills.
  
  

About Qatar Airways Group

Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.

So, whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.

About Qatar Airways Group

Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.

So whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.

Seniority level

• Seniority level Director

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Business Development and Sales
• Industries Airlines and Aviation

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Senior Manager Strategic Alliances | Corporate Planning

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Senior Manager Strategic Alliances | Corporate Planning

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Location

Qatar - Doha

Job family

Corporate & Commercial

Closing date: 17-Aug-2025

About The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Manager Strategic Alliances to join our Strategic Alliances Department.

The role is responsible for the design, negotiation and implementation of Qatar Airways’ partnership strategy aligned with the company overall strategy and goals. This role aims to enhance Qatar Airways’ network and commercial reach in alignment with the airline’s commercial strategy and growth ambitions.

The responsibility of this role will include partnership relationship management, identifying and developing cross-functional initiatives to maximizing partnership value for Qatar Airways and its partners, working internally and externally with Network Strategy, Network Planning, Schedule Planning, Sales & Distribution, B2C, Marketing, Pricing and Revenue Management, Loyalty and Alliances units (“Commercial workstreams”) as well as Technical, Procurement and Cargo, to positively impact top-line and bottom-line.

There are 2 requirements for this role with geographical scope split between East and West.

Specific Accountabilities Include:

Anticipate industry developments, evolving competitive landscapes and regulatory changes that can impact Qatar Airways and its partners and provide relevant and innovative recommendations to senior leadership. Lead the assessment and pursuit of new partnership opportunities, including joint ventures, block spaces, codeshare and interline agreements, aligned with the department strategy. Drive the formulation and implementation of the Alliances & Partnerships strategy in alignment with corporate objectives and KPIs. Negotiate and align the different partnerships with the overall Alliances & partnerships strategy, objectives and KPIs. Develop business cases, articulate KPIs and oversee the performance evaluation of each partnership to ensure measurable value creation for Qatar Airways and its partners. Manage partnership relationship by making sure that proper governance and/or appropriate channels of communication with partners are in place whilst fostering partners alignment with the strategy and goals. Establish regular engagement with key internal stakeholders to promote understanding and communication. Establish the department or teams’ objectives and priorities to align with and support business objectives.

Be part of an extraordinary story

Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future and build the life you want while being part of an international community. Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge.

Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before. Together, everything is possible.

Qualifications

About You

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with minimum 10 years of job-related experience. Strong experience in a commercial strategic role within the airline or travel industry. Deep understanding of the airline partnership business and airline profitability metrics. Previous experience in Pricing and Revenue Management, Network Planning or Sales with extensive technical expertise in Strategic alliances. Deep knowledge of airline industry revenue planning processes, including capacity/network planning and revenue forecasting. Business planning and associated processes in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical and systems-thinking skills. Strong commercial acumen. Strong interpersonal skills, including written and spoken presentation. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with proven influencing and negotiating skills, including the ability to achieve results through individuals outside his/her direct control. Excellent leadership experience - Adept at cross-cultural working. Sound and independent judgement in the face of conflicting demands. Able to delegate work, set clear direction and manage workflow with strong mentoring and coaching skills.

About Qatar Airways Group

Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.

So, whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.

About Qatar Airways Group

Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.

So whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.

Seniority level

Seniority level Director Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

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Foreground is partnering with a well-capitalized Qatari real estate and investment group to appoint a commercially minded and execution-savvy

Director of Real Estate Development

, based in Doha. This role is central to the groups ambition to expand its portfolio of residential, commercial, and mixed-use assets, including a newly approved waterfront lifestyle development and two joint ventures with regional hospitality brands. Role Purpose To lead end-to-end planning, feasibility, and delivery oversight of real estate development projects, ensuring that every asset meets its commercial objectives, regulatory obligations, and long-term positioning goals. Key Responsibilities Lead the full development lifecycle, from land feasibility and concept validation to delivery handover, across a pipeline of residential, retail, and mixed-use projects. Coordinate feasibility studies, market assessments, and investment appraisals for new development opportunities in Qatar and the wider GCC. Oversee planning approvals, permitting processes, consultant appointments, and design review stages in collaboration with legal and external advisors. Define project development strategies and work closely with design, construction, and asset management teams to ensure alignment with the groups brand, quality, and timeline standards. Own project-level P&L accountability, working with finance to ensure cash flow modeling, capex phasing, and return thresholds are tracked and delivered. Maintain relationships with government regulators, urban planning authorities, and investment partners to accelerate development approvals. Prepare and present executive updates and investment papers to the board and shareholder committees. Ideal Candidate Profile 12+ years of experience in real estate development, project management, or asset development leadership, preferably with mixed-use or hospitality exposure. Strong understanding of the Qatar real estate market, permitting procedures, and regulatory environment. Demonstrated success managing full development cycles, from land acquisition and JV structuring to construction delivery and handover. Bachelors degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Real Estate Development; MBA or PMP certification preferred. Experience working in or with family offices, investment groups, or integrated developers in the GCC is an advantage. Preferred Skills & Traits Commercial thinker with strong negotiation skills and development modeling capabilities. Structured, methodical, and delivery-focused, able to manage complexity while keeping a sharp eye on timelines and value. Fluent in English; Arabic is a strong asset for stakeholder and government liaison.

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