Manager - Public Realm & Landscaping

Oman Investment Authority

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Strategic Planning & Design Leadership

Lead the vision and strategy for public realm and landscape development, ensuring alignment with master planning, architectural guidelines, and destination branding.

Develop and enforce design standards, development briefs, and landscaping guidelines for all projects and public spaces.

Collaborate closely with urban designers, architects, engineers, and planners to ensure seamless integration of public realm into the overall development framework.

Drive innovative, sustainable, and climate-appropriate landscaping solutions that enhance user experience and promote biodiversity

2. Operations & Asset Management

Develop operational strategies for the upkeep, maintenance, and lifecycle management of landscaping assets and public spaces.

Work with FM and O&M teams to ensure long-term sustainability, operational excellence, and cost efficiency.

Establish KPIs for landscape performance, user satisfaction, and asset longevity.

3. Stakeholder Engagement

Act as the key liaison with government authorities, utility providers, and regulatory bodies for approvals and compliance.

Partner with internal teams (development, sales, marketing) to ensure public realm enhances project value and market positioning.

Engage with community stakeholders to ensure spaces reflect the cultural identity and aspirations of end-users.

4. Innovation & Sustainability

Champion sustainable design and construction practices, including water-wise landscaping, native planting, and carbon-conscious materials.

Introduce smart technologies for landscape irrigation, lighting, and environmental monitoring.

Conduct benchmarking studies and integrate global best practices in placemaking and public realm activation

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