Program Manager

AVEVA; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in industrial software is seeking a Senior Program Manager for projects in Abu Dhabi. This role requires extensive experience in the Oil and Gas industry, particularly in leading large-scale asset maintenance initiatives. The successful candidate will oversee project lifecycles, manage teams, and ensure alignment with customer requirements while maintaining solid stakeholder relationships. A background in engineering and PMP certification is required, along with proficiency in tools like Microsoft Project and ERP systems. Arabic speaking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry.
• 5 years managing large projects/programs.
• Experience in asset performance and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and govern projects in reliability and asset maintenance.
• Ensure successful project execution across departments.
• Manage project financial status and forecasts.

Skills

Project planning

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Risk management

Team management

Customer relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PMP Certification

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

ERP systems (Oracle, SAP)

Job description

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life such as energy infrastructure chemicals and minerals safely efficiently and more sustainably.

Were the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi and weve been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity equity and inclusion. Weve also recently been named as one of the worlds most innovative companies.

If youre a curious and collaborative person who wants to make a big impact through technology then we want to hear from you! Find out more at AVEVA Careers.

As a Senior Program Manager youll be responsible for leading executing and governing projects focused on reliability asset maintenance predictive maintenance condition monitoring operations and automation and programs in the region. You will be overseeing the entire project life cycle through budgeting hiring team management procurement and stakeholder engagement. You will be working across departments and leading skilled team members to ensure successful execution. You are expected to lead from the front enforce project management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project planning the development of budgets project schedules and detailed project management plans billing change control and purchase order processing.
• Work closely with the project team to oversee the projects execution and ensure the project is sufficiently staffed.
• Tracking project progress against baseline schedules coordinating project team members efforts in producing project deliverables and meeting project deadlines.
• Interview customers and gather customer requirements and business drivers for continuous process improvements.
• Translate gathered information into formal requirements by working with the customer and ensuring alignment with the customer.
• Agree on system acceptance test criteria based on formal requirements and ensure customer requirements are met 100% in a timely fashion.
• Prepare formal project status reports periodic schedule updates and holds regular meetings with the customer.
• Manage project financial status and forecasts revenue regularly.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and organization skills to internal and external customers and possess strong attention to detail.
• Actively work with the Technical Lead SMEs Project Execution team to manage the detailed Work Breakdown Structure for efficient project task management. Enforce project execution best practices.
• Recognize and document project risks and manage risk mitigation.
• Assist the sales team in pursuing new business and growing existing accounts.
• Travel up to 50% to customer sites for requirements gathering workshops design workshops training workshops implementation etc.
• Building customer relationships and solving challenges will succeed in this role.

Skills & Qualifications

• Possesses bachelors degree in engineering (Chemical Mechanical or similar). Masters Degree is an advantage.
• PMP Certification from PMI is required.
• Experience of at least 20 years overall with over years of experience leading industrial programs in Oil and Gas Industry
• 5 years experience of managing large projects/programs for Oil & Gas.
• Experience of delivering projects for Asset Performance & Maintenance digital transformation projects is must.
• Possesses background in reliability asset maintenance predictive maintenance condition monitoring operations and automation.
• Experience in managing complex projects with cross culture and remote teams.
• Can engage and collaborate with stakeholders at various levels including Senior Leadership and Executive Management
• Knowledge of using Microsoft Project & Microsoft Office Products (Excel Word PowerPoint etc.)
• Knowledge of using ERP systems like Oracle and SAP for Timesheet Management Timesheet Approvals Invoices and Payments is a plus.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
• Candidate who led projects for major Oil & Gas companies in the middle east regions such as ADNOC Aramco are Preferred.
• Arabic speaking skill is a must

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may subject to those laws include proof of educational attainment employment history verification proof of work authorization criminal records identity verification credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.
Come and join AVEVA to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.

Required Experience

Manager