Manager Projects

Beckers Group; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company is seeking a Project Manager to manage and coordinate end-to-end projects in the Middle East. The role involves ensuring timely delivery, cost control, compliance with safety, and stakeholder alignment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Project Management, along with 5–8 years of project management experience, preferably in manufacturing coatings. The position offers full-time employment with no remote work options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of project management experience, ideally in coatings/chemicals.
• Strong track record of delivering complex technical projects.
• Experience working in the Middle East is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate end-to-end projects in the Middle East region.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and ensure compliance with corporate standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery.

Skills

Leadership and team motivation

Accountability and ownership

Project management tools

Effective communication

Adaptability and resilience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Project Management

Preferably Masters or PMP/Prince2 certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Lotus Notes

Job description

Overview

The Project Manager will lead and coordinate end-to-end projects (for example: new production line installations, coating system rollouts, facility upgrades or customer-specific solutions) within the Middle East region. They will ensure timely delivery, cost control, safety requirements, quality assurance, stakeholder alignment and alignment with Beckers global standards and sustainability objectives.

• Safety compliance – Ensure that all facilities within the site comply with safety regulations set forth by relevant governing bodies and other local regulatory agencies.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables and timeline in collaboration with stakeholders (internal: operations, R&D, supply chain, regional business unit; external: contractors, vendors, clients and consultants).
• Develop detailed project plans including schedules, resourcing, budget estimates, risk registers and communication plans.
• Lead cross‑functional project teams (engineering, procurement, production, QC, HSE) to ensure project milestones are achieved on time, within budget and to the required quality.
• Monitor and report on project progress, identify issues or deviations, drive corrective actions and, when necessary, elevate to higher management.
• Ensure compliance with Beckers corporate standards (HSE, sustainability, quality, regulatory, BLPS) and local regulatory requirements.
• Manage stakeholder engagement: keep senior leadership, business unit heads and external partners informed of status, risks and opportunities.
• Facilitate change management: ensure hand‑over from project to operations is smooth, documentation is complete, staff training is delivered and benefits are realised.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery: adopt best practices, post‑implementation reviews, lessons learned and capture.
• Where applicable manage multiple concurrent projects in the region ensuring prioritisation and resource optimisation.

Key Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours Required

• Leadership and team‑motivation: able to lead cross‑functional teams and engage contractors/vendors.
• Accountability and ownership: takes end‑to‑end responsibility for project success.
• Good knowledge on project – Excel, PPT and reporting.
• Strategic mindset: aligns project outcomes with broader company strategy (innovation, sustainability, growth).
• Adaptability and resilience: comfortable working in a dynamic international environment with shifting priorities.
• Effective communicator: clear, concise and persuasive in both written and verbal formats.
• To be fully competent in the use of IT systems and software including; Lotus Notes, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial) or Project Management; preferably Masters or PMP/Prince2 certification.
• Minimum 5–8 years of project management experience, ideally within manufacturing coatings/chemicals or industrial plant/turn‑key projects.
• Strong track record of delivering complex technical projects (budget, schedule, scope) in a global/multi‑site environment.
• Experience working in the Middle East region (UAE/KSA) or familiarity with EMEA project execution contexts is a strong advantage.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, able to work across cultures and functions.
• Proficiency with project management tools/software, ability to build and maintain detailed schedules and budgets.
• Strong problem‑solver, organised, able to prioritise, handle competing demands and drive results under pressure.
• Good understanding of HSE, sustainability and regulatory frameworks in manufacturing/industrial context.

Additional Information

The above list is not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to perform reasonable additional duties.

This job description records the principal responsibilities of the job at the date shown. The job description will be updated from time to time in conjunction with the post holders to reflect changes.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full‑time