Project Engineer NPDI

Vertiv; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE is seeking a Project Engineer for Busbar LOB responsible for cross-functional management of new product development and sustaining projects across functions and regions. The role focuses on delivering projects on time, within budget, and aligned with NPDI processes.

The ideal candidate will coordinate engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and service teams, maintain regular updates to stakeholders, and uphold cost and schedule controls while leveraging MS Office

Qualifications

• 3~5 Years of experience in project management.
• Must have experience in New product development project management in a manufacturing industry.
• Must have experience in water fall ( stage gate) project management method.
• Must have good communication skill in English.
• Should have knowledge in risk management and risk response methods.
• Should have idea about Gantt Chart schedule management.
• Experience in communication management among stake holders.
• Experince in project KPI reporting
• Must have experience in project planning.
• Demonstrated competence in problem-solving, data analysis, project planning.
• Experience leading cross functional meetings and presenting to small groups, both in person and via conference call.
• Ability to quickly develop cross functional relationships to achieve business objectives.
• Process and results-oriented with proven ability to accomplish goals.
• Experience with 3-phase power distribution or Busbar products is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications,
• Microsoft Project or smartsheet experience preferred
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate cross-functional planning and project execution, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and meets the agreed upon scope
• Monitor team schedules and ensure coordination of activities on the critical path
• Provide executive-level program updates to senior management and executive sponsors
• Follow reporting and tracking programs to assure the project is on target for schedule and cost
• Identify key issues and drive decisions to ensure that the project does not slip
• Identify key risks and prepare contingency plans
• Ensure the projects are following the NPDI, New Product Develop & Introduction process
• Identify and lead continuous improvement projects

Job description

Job Description

Project Engineer Busbar LOB

Function/Department

Busbar Line of Business (LOB)

Reports to

Sr. Manager, Global Programme Management- NPDI (Busbar)

Location

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Job Summary

The Project Engineer is responsible and accountable for the cross-functional management of new product development and sustaining projects. These projects range in complexity that span functions, organizations, geographic regions, and cultures. The Project Engineer coordinates the efforts of engineering, offering management, manufacturing, procurement, quality, order fulfillment, logistics, service, marketing, sales and other cross functional groups to optimize time to market while monitoring project and product cost, schedule and resources. The Project Engineer must build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with project stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization, to ensure success of the projects.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate cross-functional planning and project execution, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and meets the agreed upon scope
• Monitor team schedules and ensure coordination of activities on the critical path
• Provide executive-level program updates to senior management and executive sponsors
• Follow reporting and tracking programs to assure the project is on target for schedule and cost
• Identify key issues and drive decisions to ensure that the project does not slip
• Identify key risks and prepare contingency plans
• Ensure the projects are following the NPDI, New Product Develop & Introduction process
• Identify and lead continuous improvement projects

Requirements

• 3~5 Years of experience in project management
• Must have experience in New product development project management in a manufacturing industry
• Must have experience in water fall ( stage gate) project management method
• Must have good communication skill in English
• Should have knowledge in risk management and risk response methods.
• Should have idea about Gantt Chart schedule management
• Experience in communication management among stake holders
• Experince in project KPI reporting
• Must have experience in project planning
• Demonstrated competence in problem-solving, data analysis, project planning
• Experience leading cross functional meetings and presenting to small groups, both in person and via conference call
• Ability to quickly develop cross functional relationships to achieve business objectives
• Process and results-oriented with proven ability to accomplish goals
• Experience with 3-phase power distribution or Busbar products is preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications,
• Microsoft Project or smartsheet experience preferred
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.

Experience in IT is not considered

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical engineering preferred.

PMP or any other project management training preferred ( not compulsory)

Work Authorization

Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.