Head of Projects Middle East

Global MNC; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international renewable energy company is seeking a Head of Projects to drive the successful delivery of utility-scale renewable energy projects in the Middle East. The ideal candidate will have at least 20 years of experience in the renewable sector and demonstrated success in project management. This senior role involves strategic oversight, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 20 years of project leadership experience in renewable energy.
• At least 8 years in a senior management role.
• Success in executing large-scale renewable energy projects in the Middle East.
• Strong grasp of regional energy policies and permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the lifecycle of renewable energy projects from feasibility to commissioning.
• Formulate project delivery strategies aligned with business goals.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective project execution.
• Build and lead a high-performing project management team.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Analytical decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree (highly desirable)

Tools

Modern project management systems

Job description

Position Title: Head – Projects (Renewables)

Location: Project Site – Middle East

Reporting To: CEO – Middle East Renewables

Role Overview

The Head of Projects will be responsible for leading the strategic planning, execution, and successful delivery of utility-scale renewable energy projects—spanning solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems (BESS)—across the Middle East region. This role requires a senior leader with deep technical expertise, sharp commercial insight, and a robust track record in managing large, complex energy infrastructure projects from concept to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the full lifecycle of renewable energy projects, including feasibility analysis, engineering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover to operations.
• Formulate and execute project delivery strategies aligned with business goals and regional regulatory frameworks.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective project execution, maintaining high standards for quality, health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Build and lead a high-performing project management team with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including government bodies, regulators, EPC contractors, suppliers, and financing partners.
• Represent the organization in senior-level negotiations and engagements with external stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks across technical, financial, and regulatory domains.
• Implement strong governance mechanisms to track progress, ensure accountability, and drive continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; a Master’s degree is highly desirable.
• Minimum 20 years of project leadership experience in the renewable energy sector, with at least 8 years in a senior management capacity.
• Demonstrated success in executing large-scale renewable energy projects (solar, wind, hybrid, BESS) in the Middle East.
• Strong grasp of regional energy policies, permitting processes, and sustainability mandates.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire, manage, and mentor diverse project teams.
• Strategic mindset with strong analytical, decision-making, and execution capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in modern project management systems and tools.
• Ability to oversee multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Core Leadership Behaviours Expected

• Institution-First Mindset: Prioritize organizational goals above individual or functional interests.
• Collaboration: Foster strong cross-functional and cross-market partnerships to deliver outcomes.
• Accountability: Drive a culture of ownership and high performance, holding self and teams responsible for results.