Project Director

Kapsch Group; Sharjah Emirate; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kapsch Group is seeking a Project Director in Sharjah, UAE to manage complex tunnel projects. The ideal candidate should possess robust project management skills, lead diverse teams, and ensure timely project delivery within budget. This role combines strategic planning with hands-on oversight, aiming to drive innovative transportation solutions in the Middle East.

Benefits

Ongoing professional education and training measures

Attractive career opportunities

Exciting challenges with innovative ideas

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in a Project Manager position leading complex projects.
• Experience with ITS and traffic tunnel projects in the Middle East.
• PMP or IPMA certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, execution, and closing stages.
• Manage and mentor project teams.
• Oversee budgets and ensure cost-effective resource use.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, Computer Science, Project Management

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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Kapsch is one of Austria's most successful global technology companies. With its comprehensive ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) portfolio, Kapsch is actively addressing the challenges of the present and the future with intelligent mobility solutions in a wide range of application areas. As a family-owned company founded in 1892 and headquartered in Vienna, Kapsch can look back on 130 years of experience with the future.

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Project Director to oversee and manage complex tunnel projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, exceptional leadership abilities, and a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Your Responsibilities :

• Project Planning and Execution : Lead the planning, implementation and closing of projects, ensuring alignment with company goals and client expectations.
• Team Leadership : Manage, mentor and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment with focus on business value.
• Stakeholder Management : Act as the primary point of contact for clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Risk & Opportunity Management : Pro-actively identifies project risks & opportunities and develop mitigation / management strategies to ensure project success.
• Contract Management : Manages the fulfillment of the Contract Management and pro-active Claim and Change Management.
• Budget Management : Oversee project budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources and timely financial reporting.
• Quality Assurance : Implement quality control processes to ensure deliverables comply to standards.
• Reporting : Provide regular project updates and reports to senior management and clients, highlighting progress, risks, and issues.

Your Profile :

• Education : Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, Computer Science, Project Management, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• Experience : Minimum of 8 years proven track record in Project Manager position, leading projects in an international environment. Experience with traffic tunnel projects & ITS in Middle East is a must.
• Certifications : PMP or IPMA project management certification .
• Langue : Fluency in English for both verbal and written communication (level C1 is a minimum).
• Skills :
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Confluence).
• Solid understanding of IT and Telecommunication technologies, software engineering and industry standards. Agile competences are a benefit.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Our Offer to you :

• Exciting challenges with room for new and innovative ideas within a highly qualified team
• High responsibility within a global, fast growing, renowned family owned company
• Responsible and diverse position within the dynamic international working environment of Kapsch TrafficCom
• A position within a diverse and dynamic environment together with attractive career opportunities
• Competitive and performance-related salary dependent on your professional and personal qualifications is granted.
• Ongoing professional education and training measures
• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer without regard to age, colour, religion, sex or national origin
• The location of the project is Dubai / Sharjah

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Project Management

IT Services and IT Consulting

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