PMC Programme Director

Pioneer International Projects Management; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer International Projects Management in Abu Dhabi is seeking a PMC Programme Director to provide leadership, strategy, and governance for major capital programmes, ensuring delivery in line with contractual requirements, safety standards, quality expectations, budget and schedule.

The role demands extensive experience in complex, highly regulated high-hazard environments, including nuclear facilities or equivalent critical infrastructure, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline; postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 20 years of relevant professional experience in major capital programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead programme strategy, governance planning, execution and delivery.
• Oversee project managers, engineering teams, construction teams and project controls functions.
• Manage programme scope, schedule, budget, risks, quality and contractual performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, HSE requirements, quality standards and contractual obligations.
• Lead senior PM teams and act as primary contact with clients, authorities and stakeholders.
• Oversee contract administration, commercial performance, claims strategy and risk management.

Skills

Programme governance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Contract management

Risk management

Team leadership

HSE awareness

Nuclear/high-hazard

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

The PMC Programme Director will provide overall leadership strategic direction and governance for major capital programmes ensuring successful delivery in accordance with contractual requirements safety standards quality expectations budget and schedule The role requires extensive experience managing complex programmes within highly regulated high-hazard industrial environments including nuclear facilities or equivalent critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Lead programme strategy governance planning execution and delivery Oversee project managers engineering teams construction teams and project controls functions Manage programme scope schedule budget risks quality and contractual performance Ensure compliance with applicable regulations HSE requirements quality standards and contractual obligations Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with approved scope budget schedule quality and risk parameters Lead and manage senior project management teams including Project Managers Resident Engineers and discipline leads Act as the primary point of contact with clients authorities and key stakeholders ensuring effective communication and alignment Oversee contract administration commercial performance claims strategy and risk management in accordance with contractual frameworks e g FIDIC Ensure compliance with UAE regulations local authority requirements HSE standards and company policies Coordinate with clients contractors consultants regulators and key stakeholders Monitor programme performance and implement corrective actions to address delays risks and cost overruns Provide executive-level reporting progress reviews and strategic recommendations Promote a strong safety culture and ensure effective management of high-risk activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline; postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 20 years of relevant professional experience in major capital programmes.
• Proven experience in nuclear facilities, other high-hazard regulated environments, or equivalent critical infrastructure programmes.
• Proven experience in PMC, EPC, or engineering consultancy environments.
• Strong understanding of programme governance, HSE, quality assurance, risk management, commercial management, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple contractors.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, decision-making, and executive reporting skills.