Manager - Transformation & Special Projects

About Us 

Born from the vision to elevate Dubai's global prominence, Wasl was founded on May 25, 2008, with the mission to transform the city into an even more captivating destination for residents, businesses, and visitors alike. Created from the union of the Dubai Development Board and Real Estate Department, Wasl embarked on a journey of seamless integration. This strategic merger not only streamlined operations but also empowered our team with enhanced expertise, enabling us to adopt dynamic, market-driven investment strategies.

Today, Wasl stands tall as a cornerstone of Dubai's real estate landscape. As one of the city's largest and most diversified real estate management companies, we proudly oversee an expansive portfolio of landmark assets, entrusted to us by DREC and other esteemed partners. 

1. JOB DETAILS:

Position Title: Manager - Transformation & Special Projects
Reports to: General Manager of Finance
Division: Commercial
Department: Finance

2. POSITION SUMMARY:

The Manager - Transformation & Special Projects is responsible for leading finance-driven transformation initiatives, process improvement programs, and ad-hoc strategic projects. This role works cross-functionally to drive efficiency, innovation, and best practice adoption across finance operations.

3. JOB DIMENSIONS:

Number of Staff Supervised
Direct Reports: Project Analysts or Specialists (if assigned)
Total Reports: Varies per project

4. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and manage transformation projects across finance, including digitization and process improvement.
• Coordinate special finance initiatives related to compliance, restructuring, or integration.
• Conduct financial impact analysis for proposed changes or investments.
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to implement system upgrades or new tools.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Develop dashboards and progress reports for senior leadership.
• Promote change management and stakeholder engagement throughout transformation efforts.

Key Technical Skills and Knowledge

5. COMMUNICATIONS and WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Internal: Finance Leadership, IT, HR, Procurement, Business Units
• External: Consultants, Vendors, Auditors (project-based)

6. CONTEXT, WORK ENVIRONMENT AND DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY:

Works independently under strategic guidance. Leads decision-making on project execution and escalates only critical business implications.

7. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Manages budgets related to transformation projects and delivers cost-saving outcomes through improved processes.

8. SELECTION CRITERIA:

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in finance transformation or strategic project roles
• Proficient in project management tools and ERP systems

Desirable:

• Certification in PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or similar
• Experience leading cross-departmental initiatives in complex environments

Our Values 

At Wasl, we are more than just a real estate company. We are active contributors to Dubai's thriving economy, fostering enduring relationships with our valued stakeholders. Our customer-centric approach is rooted in trust, respect, and a relentless pursuit of innovation in every aspect of asset management.