Join Our Leadership Team as a Senior Development Manager (LT Position) at KFC Rohloff Group!

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced (Senior Development Manager LT Position) to join our dynamic Leadership Team at our group. This role is critical in driving the growth and success of our group through exceptional vision for new site identification and the ability to identify new target growth areas through an established real estate broker and agent network. The Senior Development Manager will be responsible for achieving all stages of business and development performance from inception to completion of projects through our PMO and Acquisition team.

What You'll Be Cooking Up:

1. 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 competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions.
    • Collaborate with senior leadership to align development initiatives with overall business objectives.

    2.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 completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.

    3.PMO Leadership:

    • Able to lead the PMO and Acquisition team by effectively handling diverse and complex tasks, aligning them towards a single objective through active listening, problem-solving skills, and decisive decision-making.
    • Establish and enforce PMO 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.
    • Client-side project and property management delivery skills, directing scope and deliverables within time, cost and quality.
    • Facilitate collaboration and coordination among cross-functional teams.

    5.Financial Management:

    • Extensive Property Cycle management experience (Asset management, leasing, budgets, operations, maintenance and acquisitions)
    • Monitor project expenditures and implement cost-saving measures where possible.
    • Prepare financial reports and forecasts for senior leadership

    What You Bring to the Table:

    • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, or a related field.
    • Minimum of 10 years of experience in a senior development management, 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.
    • 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.
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities and projects.

    Meet Your Squad:

    • The team comprises an Acquisition Manager, Projects Lead, a Property Portfolio Manager and Administrative support.

      Why You'll Love It Here:

      • Competitive salary and performance -based bonuses.
      • Comprehensive employee value propositions and benefits
      • Collaborative, inclusive, and flexible work environment.