Lead Project Manager Digital Project

GE Vernova; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a hands-on Project Management/Planning professional to lead grid software services projects, ensuring on-time delivery within scope and budget and maintaining high customer satisfaction across the portfolio.

The role will establish PMO standards, create dashboards and reports, and coordinate with stakeholders across diverse cultures. PMP/PRINCE2 or equivalent certification is preferred; fluency in Arabic and English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical engineering.
• 5 years of relevant experience in electrical network and SCADA EMS & DMS.
• Experience with the delivery of grid-based software/IT and connectivity solutions.
• Strong knowledge of PMO principles governance and portfolio management.
• Project Management certification (PMP PRINCE2 or equivalent).
• Proven ability to manage customer-facing projects with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Arabic and English language proficiency.
• Comfortable leading teams across diverse cultures and virtual environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination and execution of grid software projects on time, within scope and budget.
• Manage schedules, risks, contracts and budgets with clear reporting.
• Act as the key customer interface, presenting progress and managing expectations.
• Establish and manage PMO standards, templates, processes and tools.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs and executive reports to track portfolio health.
• Facilitate project review and governance meetings with timely risk escalation.
• Support resource planning and portfolio tracking to optimize utilization.
• Ensure compliance with quality documentation and delivery standards.

Skills

PMO governance

Portfolio management

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Customer-facing projects

Leadership communication

Analytics reporting

Continuous improvement

Risk management

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Job description

Job Description SummaryProject Management/Planning/Coordinating activities in the context of a grid software services project to fulfill a customer order or need according to financial/commercial parameters and ensuring customer satisfaction. Can also lead our PMO function a hands-on professional who ensures successful project delivery while driving governance visibility and consistency across our grid software services portfolio

Job Description

What youll do:

• Lead the planning coordination and execution of grid software and services projects ensuring delivery on time within scope and within budget.
• Manage project schedules risks contracts and budgets maintaining transparency through strong reporting and governance.
• Serve as the key customer interface presenting progress managing expectations and ensuring overall satisfaction.
• Establish and manage PMO standards templates processes and tools that drive consistency across all projects.
• Develop and maintain performance dashboards KPIs and executive reports to track project and regional portfolio health.
• Facilitate project review and governance meetings ensuring timely escalation and resolution of key risks and issues.
• Support resource planning prioritization and portfolio tracking to optimize team utilization and project outcomes.
• Champion compliance with internal quality documentation and delivery standards.

What youll bring:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical engineering.
• 5 years of relevant experience in electrical network and SCADA EMS & DMS.
• Experience with the delivery of grid-based software/IT and connectivity solutions.
• Strong knowledge of PMO principles governance and portfolio management.
• Project Management certification (PMP PRINCE2 or equivalent).
• Proven ability to manage customer-facing projects with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Arabic and English Language proficiency.
• Comfortable leading teams across diverse cultures and virtual environments.

What will make you stand out:

• Experience establishing or refining a Project Management Office (PMO).
• Strong leadership communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in project analytics reporting tools and continuous improvement frameworks.
• Deep understanding of the GCC energy and digital grid software market.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Required Experience:

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