Lead Project Manager -Turnkey Projects

Stryker Corporation; United Arab Emirates; Remote; AED 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering firm seeks a Lead Project Manager with extensive experience in High Voltage Substation projects for its team in Abu Dhabi. The role involves overseeing project execution, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with contract standards. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, strong management skills, and at least 10 years of related experience. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably Electrical Power.
• Strong oral and written English skills; Arabic is a plus.
• 10 years of experience in High Voltage Substations projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and manage customer relationships.
• Track financial performance and ensure compliance with contract obligations.
• Maintain project execution tools and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description Summary
The Lead Project Manager is responsible to drive the Project team comprising of follow up in Engineering, Project Controls, Finance Controls, EHS, Quality, Construction & Contracts Management and control the project activities in strict adherence to the defined processes and procedures. Project Manager to lead EPC, turnkey, HV substations Design, Supply, Construction (including civil and MEP works) Installation, Testing & Commissioning activities. Manage customer and subcontractor relations in line with contract requirements, company goals, compliance policies, and project priorities as defined by the Project Director. Track and deliver financial targets including, but not limited to, revenue, cash flow, invoicing, and margin improvements, in coordination with Finance and other relevant functions.
Utilize project management and reporting tools efficiently and in line with the expectations of the GE Vernova Company.

The role is based in Abu Dhabi.

Job Description

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Be the main point of contact for the Customer in all aspects of the project execution and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Lead nominated projects and be responsible for technical and commercial follow-up of the projects from transfer/kick-off to Final closure FAC, ensuring compliance.
• Reach and report project KPI's and be accountable for sales, sales forecast, margin, on-time delivery, invoicing and cash collection.
• Communication and project coordination with all internal stakeholders and external stakeholders (clients, consultants), drive actions and recovery plans.
• Lead project teams in defining key project metrics and targets for items such as Project costs , track and report on progress to targets throughout project.
• Maintain the data quality in the Project Execution tools ,.
• Provide the necessary monthly reporting on project execution, participate in the monthly contract review.
• Fulfil contractual obligations and milestones, to avoid liquated damages.
• Manage commercial variations to the contract during the execution phase.
• Follow up on invoices and cash collection.
• Look to continuously improve the Project Management function to deliver better customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
• Perform a Return of Experience review when Contracts are completed and share to all stakeholders and other teams.
• Maintain and follow-up any actions relating to Customer Complaints (ACT system), Customer Satisfaction Surveys and Warranty claims post-delivery of the products and services provided.
• Comply with all relevant Quality, Health and Safety legislation and GE Policies.
• Be aware of the company and local EHS policies, rules and standards. To show exemplary behaviours on EHS. To perform the preventive/corrective actions in collaboration with EHS team to avoid the accidents, incidents and environmental damages. Perform GENBA walk periodically and conduct HSV as required.
• Meet customers, partners, consultants and ability to travel up to 25% of time.
• To carry out all SAP functions, such as order booking, planned costs, invoicing and Perform cost analysis.

Required Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in one of the engineering fields preferably Electrical Power .
• Strong oral and written English language skills, Arabic is added Value
• At least 10 years of Total experience working on High Voltage Substation. / Managing small to medium sized Turn Key projects (USD 10M-15M) .
• Cross-functional management experience in logistics, sourcing, engineering, or field services
• Hands-on experience in turnkey EPC projects, including civil & MEP works
• Experience working in international, multidisciplinary project environments
• Demonstrated success in team building and margin improvement
• Willingness to travel globally if required for short to durations
• Demonstrated strategic awareness combined with tactical implementation capability.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Ability to influence people and lead cross-functional teams
• Enthusiastic, with a drive for results.
• Competence in managing multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of working in a deadline-oriented environment. And team Player with adaptation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Arabic is added Value

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position