Project Manager Direct

Schlumberger; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international energy company is seeking a Project Manager Direct in Dubai to ensure overall project performance and maintain strong customer relationships. The role involves implementing project management controls, addressing scope changes, and serving as a liaison for project administration tasks. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree with relevant experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure overall project performance.
• Maintain strong customer relationships.
• Implement project controls and risk management.

Skills

Project management

Customer relationship management

Risk management

Change management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Project Manager Direct is responsible for delivering a product or service project to an external customer and holds accountability for the project's revenue and profitability results. They develop best practices across multiple customers or the Business Line. Note: This position can report to either the Regional Head of Project Execution, Program Manager Direct, or Senior Project Manager Direct.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overall project performance.
• Maintain a strong relationship with the relevant customer.
• Organize project launch meetings to ensure all requirements are completed according to company procedures.
• Ensure the project is managed in accordance with the project management system and procedures, establishing project-specific procedures as required by contract.
• Implement project controls including contract management, claims management, risk management, and change management.
• Identify and mitigate scope changes through Management of Change (MOCs).
• Provide updates and forecasts on project completion, cash milestones, margin, on-time delivery, and resources.
• Serve as the main point of contact for all project administration tasks with the customer.
• Foster collaboration between engineering teams, especially for packages and systems if applicable.
• Document opportunities for continuous improvement and lessons learned for future reference.
• Act as project team leader, coordinating all aspects and members of the project (engineering, project services, manufacturing, etc.) with regular meetings and communication.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with relevant experience.