Design Team Leader Security

Johnson Controls; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An international engineering firm in Dubai is seeking a leader for their Post Sales Engineering team. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and proficiency in MS Office. You will oversee engineering outputs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and customer satisfaction. Strong leadership and technical expertise are essential, along with effective communication and problem-solving skills. This is a unique opportunity to work in an international environment with a focus on quality and productivity.

Qualifications

• Impeccable conduct and willingness to cooperate in safety investigations.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Experience in leading technical teams in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the local Post Sales Engineering team within the MEA region.
• Deliver high-quality technical solutions aligned with organizational objectives.
• Oversee effective management of resources for timely engineering outputs.

Skills

Strong leadership and technical expertise

Ability to communicate effectively

Problem-solving skills

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Safety Certificate for Contractors

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

What will you do

In this role you will be responsible for leading the local Post Sales Engineering team within the MEA region ensuring that all activities are aligned with the strategic objectives of the organization. Your primary focus will be on delivering high-quality technical solutions that comply with relevant standards legal regulations and the specific expectations of our customers. You will provide ongoing coaching and guidance to your team cultivating a collaborative and motivating work environment that supports both individual growth and collective success. Additionally you will oversee the effective management of resources and ensure timely efficient delivery of engineering outputs to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.

How you will do it

• Provide clear direction through tools processes and defined responsibilities
• Coordinate with pre-sales operations and customers
• Solve technical challenges allocate resources monitor progress and risks
• Organize team meetings and individual coaching sessions
• Approve or delegate complex designs
• Engage external engineering teams when needed

What we look for

• Strong leadership and technical expertise
• Ability to communicate effectively solve problems and manage change
• Focus on quality productivity and satisfaction of both team and customer

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Safety Certificate for Contractors (or willingness to complete training)
• Impeccable conduct and willingness to cooperate in safety investigations
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written)
• Advanced skills in MS Office (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint

Preferred:

• Experience leading technical teams in an international environment
• Familiarity with standardization tools and engineering methodologiesCompetencies: prioritization negotiation stress resilience customer focus teamwork flexibility