Developer Relations Sr. Manager

What the work is

About the Role Khatib & Alami is seeking a Developer Relations Sr. Manager to join their team in the Western Province. This full-time role involves leading and managing relationships with real estate developers, investors, and key stakeholders to support project planning, approval, development, delivery, and operation across the organization's asset portfolio. The Developer Relations Sr. Manager acts as the primary point of contact between the organization and external developers, ensuring effective coordination and alignment with strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage relationships with real estate developers, investors, and key stakeholders. Oversee developer engagement throughout the development lifecycle, facilitating the review and approval of development proposals and submissions. Monitor compliance with established requirements and coordinate with internal departments including planning, engineering, design, legal, commercial, finance, and asset management. Support developer onboarding and prequalification, proactively resolving development-related issues and managing stakeholder expectations. Ensure projects progress in accordance with approved plans, contractual obligations, quality standards, and business objectives. Review developer submissions for compliance with company standards and technical accuracy, preparing required approvals with the DSD Director. Lead the Developer Relations team in implementing engagement strategies and delivering effective technical support. Coordinate with internal departments to align objectives, resolve issues, and streamline developer onboarding and engagement. Prepare reports on engagement metrics, platform adoption, and technical challenges to inform strategic planning. Develop and sustain strong, long-term relationships with developers. Oversee the application of client’s approved prequalification criteria through the developer portal and classify developers by specialization, experience, and readiness. Serve as the primary liaison between developers and internal departments. Maintain accurate documentation of system procedures and usage, including periodic reports and supporting analyses. Facilitate communication and alignment between developers and project teams, including legal, planning, engineering, and finance. Experience and Qualifications A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience is required for this role. Work Environment This is a full-time position based in the Western Province, where the Developer Relations Sr. Manager will work within a team focused on managing external developer relationships and ensuring project success across the organization's asset portfolio.