GCC I&M Senior Engineering Project Manager

-; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational consultancy firm is seeking a GCC I&M Senior Engineering Project Manager to lead complex projects in Abu Dhabi. This role entails overseeing project teams, ensuring resource management, and serving as a key client contact. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering and have over 10 years of relevant experience, including project management certifications. The position requires strong leadership skills and knowledge of project management methodologies.

Benefits

Equal employment opportunities

Professional development

Respectful and safe work environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in an engineering or technical role within a project setting.
• Professional project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering projects and oversee project teams.
• Manage resources, timelines, and activities across multiple teams.
• Serve as a senior contact for client communication and manage expectations.

Skills

Project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile)

Client relationship management

Risk management

Budget management

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering

Job description

RINA is currently recruiting for a GCC I&M Senior Engineering Project Manager to join its office in Al Ain/ Abu Dhabi within the International Infrastructure & Mobility Division.

Mission

The Senior Engineering Project Manager is responsible for leading complex projects, overseeing project teams, and acting as a key contact between the company, staff, and subcontractors to ensure successful project completion. This role focuses on high-value projects, ensuring delivery aligns with company objectives and timelines.

Key Accountabilities

• Project Execution:
  • Define project objectives, scope, and deliverables, creating a roadmap for successful project execution.
  • Manage resources, timelines, and activities across multiple teams to maintain alignment with project goals.
  • Provide strategic oversight, resolving high-level project issues and keeping leadership informed.
• Resource Management:
  • Engage with department leads to ensure resources are available when needed.
  • Monitor resource utilization to avoid overburdening team members and identify areas requiring support discussing it with respective department leads.
• Client and Stakeholder Communication:
  • Serve as a senior contact for client communication, managing expectations and building trust.
  • Provide comprehensive progress reports and risk assessments to clients and stakeholders.
  • Act as a liaison between project teams and senior leadership, facilitating information flow and alignment.
• Financial Oversight:
  • Control project budgets, analyzing financial performance and adjusting spending as required.
  • Prepare financial reports and projections, ensuring leadership is aware of budget impacts.
  • Identify financial risks and opportunities, proactively managing costs to maintain profitability.
• Risk and Quality Management:
  • Oversee risk management processes, identifying, prioritizing, and addressing risks.
  • Ensure quality standards are met by establishing control measures and conducting regular checks.
  • Lead root cause analysis for any project issues, implementing corrective actions where necessary.
• Supervision and Guidance:
  • Operate with minimal oversight, demonstrating initiative in handling complex project challenges.
  • Provide mentorship to associate project managers, sharing best practices and lessons learned.
  • Ensure team members are empowered and supported in their roles, fostering professional development.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in an engineering or technical role within a project setting, ideally with exposure to cross-functional teamwork. In alternative 5 years of experience in associate project management role.
• Professional project management certifications are highly desirable (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or similar). A certification in Agile (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster) can also be beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Lean), with the ability to tailor approaches based on project requirements.
• Advanced skills in manage schedules, resources, and budgets effectively.
• In-depth understanding of project lifecycle management, including requirements gathering, risk management, quality control, and change management.
• Good understanding of the specific industry's standards, practices, and regulatory requirements (e.g., IT, construction, engineering, or other relevant sectors).
• Proficiency with contracts, client management, and vendor relations.

Competencies

• ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
• BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
• CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
• EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
• MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
• MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
• PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
• PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
• THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.