Manager, Feasibility & Planning (APAC & MEA)

( 16985 )

At Kerzner, we never settle. Through continued innovation, our team of pioneers push until the next level is achieved, and then to keep going. Our philosophy is simple - we go above and beyond to Blow Away our Guest and Colleagues. Good enough never is. For us, it is all about perfection and innovation. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.

Our Colleagues are at the heart of who we are and what we do. With an international team of over 10,000 Colleagues and strong strategic growth on the horizon, we offer unrivalled career opportunities around the world. We are committed to provide our Colleagues at all levels with opportunities to grow and develop within the organisation through personalised development plans and tailored succession planning. We invest in our communities to sustain the environment where we operate and minimising our own footprint. Whether it is through animal conservation, education or tree-planting, we like to give back in as many ways as we can to help our communities flourish.

Job Summary

The Manager, Feasibility & Planning role is responsible for leading market and financial feasibility analysis for luxury hospitality and mixed-use development projects. The position involves conducting in-depth market research, competitive benchmarking, and investment evaluations; preparing financial models, ROI analyses, and long-term projections; and producing high-quality reports, presentations, and board submissions.

This position reports to the Vice President, Development and Planning and plays a critical role in supporting the company's strategic expansion, partnering closely with regional Development teams to achieve company goals; and maintaining excellent working relationships with internal stakeholders, consultants, developers, and other feasibility teams to drive Kerzner's global expansion strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market feasibility studies, financial feasibility studies, and investment analysis for potential luxury hospitality projects
• Independently prepare competitive hotel facility summaries and comparisons, recommending subject hotel facilities based on benchmarking and market knowledge
• Prepare hotel supply and demand analysis, market feasibility studies, and financial feasibility studies for potential hotel, mixed-use projects and joint ventures
• Produce project documentation including lead overviews, executive summaries, due diligence reports, project presentations, and board submissions
• Prepare all types of financial models as required using and refining in-house templates for accurate project evaluation
• Lead internal proforma approval calls with key disciplines and external calls with consultants and owners
• Prepare 10-year projections with land and construction cost investment and ROI analysis for multiple development scenarios
• Support regional Development teams to achieve company expansion goals
• Participate in developing initial business terms for new projects
• Provide backup support throughout contract negotiation processes for potential management agreements and partnerships
• Participate in preparation of strategic expansion plans and policy development including ongoing monitoring and evaluation
• Maintain excellent working relationships with team members to efficiently manage all project proforma reviews and approvals
• Independently perform market research (both on-ground and desktop) and competitor analysis across regions while updating hotel supply databases
• Support internal initiatives and special projects including coordinating events, preparing for conferences, and undertaking research projects
• Review and update financial models to ensure accuracy and relevance for current market conditions
• Train new and junior team members on feasibility analysis methodologies and financial modeling techniques
• Review third-party feasibility studies for comprehensive project evaluation
• Attend regional industry conferences and maintain working relationships with consultants, developers, and feasibility teams

Skills, Experience & Educational Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of analytical experience within feasibility department of hotel management company, consultancy, or real estate development
• Bachelor's or Master's degree preferably in Hotel Management, Business Administration, or Finance
• Experience managing other employees with ability to provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members
• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision and perform highly complex work with a high degree of decision-making latitude
• Working knowledge of Uniform System of Accounts for Hotels and hospitality industry financial standards
• Strong analytical acumen and mathematical skills with proficiency in financial modeling and analysis
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with experience in complex financial modeling and data analysis
• Good command of English with knowledge of other foreign languages preferable for international projects
• Understanding and working knowledge of financial statements, instruments, and corporate finance principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for professional presentation and documentation preparation
• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial mindset, with a keen awareness of market trends and industry developments

Our company is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, innovative, inclusive, and inspiring in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.