Project Manager
Dubai, UAE
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Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Project Manager will be responsible for planning and executing a portfolio of controls projects, leading cross-functional teams towards successful project delivery and high customer satisfaction.
Job Description
What you’ll do;
· Acting as primary customer contact throughout the project lifecycle with highly effective communication, handling project requirements, managing contracts, resolving specification issues; providing periodic updates; coordinating with Sales staff, negotiating scope changes (price and delivery), arranging customer-witnessed tests and coordinating field service activities with appropriate Service Manager
· Managing multi-projects portfolio (> 10 projects simultaneously) through various stages of project lifecycle; from purchase order receipt up to commissioning and project close out
· Managing and reporting all financial aspects of project including budgets, costs, margin, invoicing, and receivable collection
· Developing and maintaining project schedule through collaboration across all functions, monitoring major control points and ensuring timely completion of critical project milestones
· Leveraging all existing and future Project Management tools, processes and QMS procedures to execute projects in most effective fashion and deliver with high quality standards
· Facilitating project review meetings, project risk reviews and management plans, pre-mortem discussions and project close-out meetings
· Providing daily engagement, leadership and direction to other functions within the project team to ensure an alignment on project goals and priorities to deliver a project success
· Implementing continuous improvement for processes impacting the organization by developing and suggesting enhancements while maintaining productivity and efficiency
· Accountable for project progress updates to key stakeholders including timely identification and communication of project risks and opportunities to management teams
· Influencing decision making and problem solving in cross-functional organization while driving inclusive culture and win-win solutions
What you’ll bring;
· Bachelor's degree in one of engineering/technology fields
· Minimum 2 years of technical expertise and professional background about turbine and generator control technologies involving engineering, manufacturing and supply chain processes
· At least 3 years of hands-on experience in Project Management roles
· Excellent oral and written English communication skills
· 30% travel required
What will make you stand out;
· Proven ability to manage and report project financial KPIs with accuracy and transparency
· Demonstrated integrity, strong ethical standards, and a results-driven mindset
· Capability to effectively manage approximately 10 projects concurrently
· Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
· Experience of leadership role in a matrix organization and customer service experience with business/commercial skills
· Multilingual proficiency, with fluency in English; Arabic and/or French are considered a strong advantage
· Advanced proficiency in managerial and analytical computer tools for reporting, data analysis, and professional presentations
· Flexibility and adaptability to collaborate effectively with regional customers and global, cross-functional teams across multiple time zones
· Experience in sales, commercial activities, and/or direct customer engagement
· Experience with ERP systems; SAP experience is highly desirable
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes