Destination Development Manager

Job Purpose:

Manage and support projects, being involved in full-cycle from generating ideas, to their implementation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Functional Responsibilities:

1- Develop and maintain the product development process.

2- Create and manage the product development pipeline.

3- Collaborate cross-functionally to implement best strategies.

4- Provide leadership and support to members involved in the project.

5- Support the process for provision of guarantee / funding for product developed.

6- Provide recommending methodology according to product's needs, design submissions, and implementation.

7- Develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in product development and management to ensure that RCU is at the front of innovation in its target markets.

Managerial Responsibilities:

1- Provide input to the sector's strategy from the Department's or Section's perspective in line with RCU overall vision and mission.

2- Develop the Department's or Section's objectives, KPIs, annual operational plans and ensure plan execution is meeting the targets.

3- Contribute to the preparation of the Department's or Section's annual budget and monitor the financial performance of the Department or Section.

4- Implement and execute the Department's or Section's policies and procedures. Oversee the overall performance of the section and ensure KPI's are well developed, cascaded, communicated and monitored.

5- Ensure effective staffing, professional development and deployment of staff of the Department or Section in consultation with the Sector Executive or (Executive) Director.

Job Requirements:

Academic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Business Administration or any other related field (Masters Degree preferred)

Work Experience 6 years of relevant experience with 2 years in a managerial role.

Other Requirements:

Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Decision-making ability and leadership skills.

Time management and organisation skills.

Familiarity with standards, regulations, best practices, and performance standards

Strong data analysis skills.

Effective strategic and critical thinking

Experience managing a large volume of complex work effectively and efficiently, prioritising

to ensure results are achieved.