Manager Global Projects

Filtrona; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company in Dubai is seeking a Manager, Global Projects to lead operational initiatives that enhance efficiency and performance. The ideal candidate will have 6 to 8 years of project management experience, particularly in an operations context, and be proficient in Mandarin. The role involves collaborating with various teams to deliver projects on time and within budget while ensuring compliance with quality standards. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a sustainable future with a recognized leader in filtration solutions.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of experience in project management in operations.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Professional working proficiency in Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational projects for process improvement.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Monitor project performance with KPIs.

Skills

Project management

Collaboration tools

Process optimization

Cross-functional teamwork

Supplier evaluation

Mechanical understanding

Mandarin language proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Project management tools

Collaboration platforms

Job description

Filtrona is the only global, independent market leader in the design, testing and manufacturing of specialist filter solutions and related scientific services. With a head office in Singapore, Filtrona has 9 manufacturing facilities across Europe, America, and Asia, together with 2 innovation centers, an accredited laboratory and a Centre of Excellence focused on sustainability. The company has 2,000 employees serving customers across 120 countries.

Our purpose is to support partners to transform and benefit from business growth; we succeed when they succeed. Our mission is to be a responsible, customer‑focused innovation leader creating excellence in sustainable solutions for today and tomorrow. For more information, please visit www.filtrona.com.

About the Role

The Manager, Global Projects, is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering operational projects that improve efficiency, scalability, quality, and cost‑effectiveness across the organization. This role partners closely with Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, IT, and other business units to ensure initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with operational objectives.

• Lead operational projects focused on process optimization, cost reduction, capacity planning, and performance improvement.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics in collaboration with operational stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams to execute operational initiatives.
• Monitor project performance using KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Identify operational risks, dependencies, and constraints; develop mitigation plans.
• Manage change control processes and ensure smooth implementation of operational changes.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, including project kickoffs, status updates, and post‑implementation reviews.
• Ensure projects comply with internal policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Document processes, workflows, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement.

What we are looking for

• 6 to 8 years of experience in project management, preferably within an operations or process‑driven environment.
• Experience managing cross‑functional teams and multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience with project management and collaboration tools.
• Experience in supplier evaluation and collaboration.
• Mechanical understanding of parts, assemblies, and manufacturing methods preferred.
• Possess professional working proficiency in Mandarin, as this role requires close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in China.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.