Programme Manager – Smart Metering

Talan Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is looking for a Programme Manager – Smart Metering to oversee the Smart Metering Programme in the UAE. The successful candidate will manage governance, planning, and execution while coordinating various project streams. They will ensure compliance with UAE standards and report progress through Talan's PMO framework. Candidates should have over 10 years of programme delivery experience in utilities or smart metering and possess strong leadership and communication skills within multicultural environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in programme delivery within utilities or smart metering.
• Proven experience managing multi-vendor, multi-stream programmes.
• Strong communication and leadership skills in multicultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall programme governance, planning, and execution.
• Coordinate all project streams and interdependencies.
• Manage stakeholder engagement with client and partner organisations.
• Monitor risks, budget, timelines, and scope adherence.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulatory and cybersecurity standards.
• Report progress and elevate issues through Talan’s PMO framework.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic delivery

Communication

Education

PMP, MPM, or MSP certification

Job description

Talan is a global consulting group specializing in innovation and transformation through technology. For over 20 years, we have partnered with companies and public organizations to drive meaningful change.

We are purpose-driven, working across diverse sectors to tackle social and environmental challenges, simplify and improve market operations, leverage digital transformation, and ensure that data is managed responsibly and ethically.

Our expertise spans consultancy and outsourcing services, including programme management, market design, and governance. We also offer award-winning capabilities in cyber security, data privacy, and digital transformation.

We are currently seeking a Programme Manager – Smart Metering to join our team.

Job Description

The Programme Manager will lead the overall Smart Metering Programme in the UAE, ensuring coordinated delivery across Meters, communications services, HES, MDMS, IT, and Testing streams. The role oversees planning, governance, and performance monitoring to achieve programme objectives on time and within budget. Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic delivery experience in large, multi-vendor environments are essential.

• Lead overall programme governance, planning, and execution.
• Coordinate all project streams and interdependencies.
• Manage stakeholder engagement with client and partner organisations.
• Monitor risks, budget, timelines, and scope adherence.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulatory and cybersecurity standards.
• Report progress and elevate issues through Talan’s PMO framework.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in programme delivery within utilities or smart metering.
• Proven experience managing multi-vendor, multi-stream programmes.
• Strong communication and leadership skills in multicultural environments.
• PMP, MPM, or MSP certification beneficial.