Project Manager in Ethiopia

SecurityTech; Dubai; On-site; AED 330,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security technology firm is seeking a Head of Project to lead a multidisciplinary team for cash center projects. This role involves managing several site project managers and ensuring compliance with FIDIC Yellow Book contract terms. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of project management experience, preferably with large-scale systems installations. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success in this high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management.
• Experience with FIDIC contracts, especially Yellow Book 2017.
• Knowledge of cash center operations and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team as a central contact person.
• Supervise site project managers to ensure timely delivery.
• Act as the contractor's representative to clients.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electromechanical or Civil engineering

PMP certification

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Overview

GieseckeDevrient (GD) Ethiopia is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Project to lead a design build project for the supply of cash centers in different regions. The Head of Project will manage multiple site project managers ensuring the timely and successful delivery of the project. This role also involves serving as the contractors representative in accordance with the FIDIC Yellow Book 2017 contract terms. You will be based in Ethiopia (Addis Abeba) for the duration of the project.

Responsibilities

• Lead of the project team as central contact person consisting of several sub-project managers and subject matter experts composed of internal and external partners/suppliers/project participants.
• Lead and supervise four site project managers to ensure project delivery with in scope budget and schedule agreed in contract.
• Acting as the contractors representative to all the clients stakeholders.
• Provide strategic direction and decision-making support to project teams.
• Ensure project execution complies with the companys standards as well as contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with internal teams external contractors and stakeholders.
• Manage resources effectively including manpower materials and equipment.
• Implement and monitor quality control processes.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits.
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies including making contingency plans for unforeseen challenges.
• Resolve issues promptly to minimize project disruptions.
• Serve as the contractors representative in accordance with FIDIC Yellow Book 2017 contract terms.
• Handle contract administration including variations claims and extensions of time.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between all parties involved.
• Oversee project budget and ensure financial targets are met.
• Manage project financials including cost control and cash flow management.
• Approve project expenditures and maintain accurate financial records.
• Follows escalation procedures to assure that problems are resolved expeditiously and that timely communications are maintained with designated GD and customer management.

Qualifications

• Education:

  • Bachelors degree in Electromechanical or Civil engineering.

  • PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification is highly desirable.

• Experience:

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management preferably in areas that involve technical installation of systems.

  • Experience in project management abroad of system projects (intralogistics or production systems consisting of intralogistics components such as material flow control systems warehouses racking conveyors).

  • Knowledge of the product portfolio and handling processes in cash centers as well as the customer structure and their requirements are desirable.

  • Proven track record of managing large-scale projects.

  • Experience working with FIDIC contracts specifically the Yellow Book 2017.

• Skills:

  • Strong leadership and team management abilities.

  • Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.

  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Proficiency in project management software and tools.

  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

  • Exceptional negotiation and conflict management skills.

  • Solid understand of commercial topics.

  • High level of assertiveness and motivation to generate new solutions.

  • Customer orientation and outstanding communication and negotiation skills

• Personal Attributes:

  • Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and compliance.

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

  • Adaptable and flexible in a dynamic work environment.

  • Proactive and self-motivated.