Development Manager

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking to appoint a Development Manager for our client, based in the CBD. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Development Manager to join a dynamic Leadership Team. This role is critical in driving the growth and success of the group through a strong vision for new site identification, as well as the ability to identify and unlock new target growth areas. Strategic Development Initiatives: Develop and implement strategic development plans to support the growth and expansion of the franchise group. Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, market trends, and the competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions. Collaborate with leadership to align development initiatives with overall business objectives. Continuous Development Pipeline: Maintain a robust and continuous development pipeline to ensure a steady flow of projects and initiatives. Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of development projects from inception to completion. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards. 3. Leadership: Demonstrate strong leadership by effectively managing diverse and complex tasks, aligning them towards a common objective through active listening, problem-solving, and decisive decision-making. Establish and enforce standards, methodologies, and best practices. Monitor and report on project performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions. 4. Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including franchisees, vendors, real estate brokers, agents, and regulatory bodies. Deliver client-side project and property management, ensuring scope, timelines, cost, and quality objectives are met. Facilitate collaboration and coordination across cross-functional teams. Financial Management: Demonstrate extensive property lifecycle management experience (including asset management, leasing, budgeting, operations, maintenance, and acquisitions). Monitor project expenditure and implement cost-saving measures where appropriate. Prepare financial reports and forecasts for senior leadership. Requirements Site experience of approximately 3 years. Ability to run the full tender process on sites. Strong understanding of contract and costing documentation. Ability to manage turnkey projects (from initiation through to completion). Highly structured and organised approach. Experience taking ownership of lease negotiations. Willingness to work away from home when required for projects. Ability to engage with councils, with sound knowledge of bylaws. Proactive in identifying and securing new sites. A qualification in Project Management or a related field, with relevant experience. Experience in development, project management, or a related role. Demonstrated experience in identifying new sites and targeting growth areas through a well-established network of real estate brokers and agents. A proven track record of successfully leading strategic development initiatives and managing a continuous development pipeline. Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience leading a team of professionals. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency in project management software and tools. The ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities and projects.