Digital Transformation Lead - Smart Grid & Utilities

Talan; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Talan is seeking an experienced Technology Project Lead to deliver complex Digital Transformation programmes across the Energy and Utilities sector. The role will lead Smart Grid, OT, Cloud, Data and AI initiatives, supporting modernization of transmission, distribution and enterprise technology environments.

The candidate should have strong programme leadership, stakeholder management and practical experience of utility operations, OT/IT integration and modern grid technologies.

Qualifications

• 12+ years delivering technology or digital transformation programmes.
• 5+ years within energy, utilities, transmission or distribution sectors.
• Proven experience leading Smart Grid, OT/IT or Digital Utility programmes.
• Experience delivering Cloud, Data and AI initiatives within regulated utilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end digital transformation programmes from initiation through to operational handover.
• Deliver Smart Grid, Grid Modernisation, SCADA, ADMS, DERMS and Digital Substation initiatives.
• Manage Cloud, Data, AI and enterprise technology transformation programmes.
• Establish programme governance, budgets, schedules and executive reporting.
• Lead OT/IT integration across operational and enterprise systems.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams, vendors and senior client stakeholders.

Skills

Programme leadership

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

OT/IT integration

Digital Transformation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/IT

Master's degree

PMP/PRINCE2/Agile/Safe

Tools

Azure

AWS

SAP PM

IBM Maximo

Hexagon

Job description

Talan is seeking an experienced Technology Project Lead to deliver complex Digital Transformation programmes across the Energy and Utilities sector. The role will lead Smart Grid, OT, Cloud, Data and AI initiatives, supporting modernization of transmission, distribution and enterprise technology environments.

The candidate should have strong programme leadership, stakeholder management and practical experience of utility operations, OT/IT integration and modern grid technologies.