The Senior Manager – Development Business Solutions Design & Delivery drives the design, configuration, and execution of bespoke technology solutions, specialized applications, and end-to-end process automations across the entire property development life cycle. This role serves as a key technical innovator at the intersection of enterprise software, custom development, and real estate operations—creating tailored solutions for unique mega-project requirements across feasibility, master planning, design, logistics, QHSEW, construction management, asset development, and real estate operations. You will orchestrate custom software delivery, automate complex cross-functional workflows, ensure inter-system consistency, and provide transparent tracking across multiple property development domains.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the design, prototyping, and end-to-end delivery of bespoke software applications, specialized web tools, and domain-specific modules designed to address unique operational requirements not covered by off-the-shelf software.
- Build and deploy tailored digital tools supporting feasibility, master planning, design, logistics, QHSEW, construction management, asset development, and real estate operations.
- Ensure custom-built applications integrate smoothly with core enterprise platforms (e.g., ERP, BIM, GIS, Cost Management, and Project Controls) for unified data exchange.
- Work closely with domain experts in Master Planning, Engineering, Construction, and Finance to translate complex operational needs into technical specifications for custom solutions.
- Identify manual bottlenecks across planning, engineering, and finance workflows, automated engineering pipelines to streamline approvals, data ingestion, and status synchronization.
- Connect siloed processes between commercial, engineering, and finance teams to eliminate dual entry, reduce human error, and accelerate delivery timelines.
- Establish automated data quality checks, validation scripts, and integration protocols to ensure a single, consistent source of truth across all platforms.
- Deliver vendor execution activities by monitoring performance against agreed service levels and delivery expectations.
- Execute engagement with vendors to address incidents, defects, and enhancement requirements impacting portfolios.
- Maintain alignment with stakeholders to ensure consistent application performance.
- Execute application activities in line with approved governance frameworks, controls, and documentation standards.
- Deliver evidence and inputs for audits, reviews, and assurance activities related to delivered applications.
- Deliver improvements to enhance application effectiveness and user experience.
- Define performance goals at the start of the year in discussion with the reporting manager and ensure that the goals are monitored and achieved during the year.
- Take ownership of his/her own learning agenda by identifying development needs in consultation with the reporting manager and working towards bridging the gaps through various means which go beyond just training.
- Understand the competencies relevant to his/her role and work towards displaying as well as developing these effectively.
- Keep abreast of relevant professional/industry developments, new techniques, and current issues through continued education and professional networks.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
- 7+ years of experience in software engineering, digital solution design, and systems delivery, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
