Project Manager - Industrial Software (m/f/d)

Halian; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 367,000 - 551,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the end-to-end delivery of complex industrial software solutions for key clients. This position requires 10-15 years of project management experience, particularly in the industrial domain, as well as expertise in managing high-budget projects. The ideal candidate will bridge technical teams and enterprise stakeholders, ensuring projects drive significant business value. Strong skills in client management and financial oversight are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of progressive experience in project management.
• Strong background in industrial sectors like Engineering, Power, Oil & Gas, or Manufacturing.
• Experience in a top-tier strategy consulting firm focusing on technology implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle implementation of software products.
• Oversee execution of high-value projects between $1.5 million and $6 million.
• Be responsible for project finances, including budget oversight.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Leadership

Technical consulting

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Oracle

Databricks

Job description

Overview

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the successful end‑to‑end delivery of complex industrial software solutions for key enterprise clients. This role requires a unique combination of deep industrial domain knowledge and expert software implementation management skills. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between technical teams and large enterprise stakeholders, ensuring projects not only meet technical specifications but also drive significant business value within the client's operational environment.

Key Responsibilities – Project and Delivery Management

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle implementation of the client’s software products into major industrial environments, focusing on large‑scale data platform deployments.
• Oversee the execution of high‑value projects, with typical project values ranging between $1.5 million and $6 million.
• Direct the delivery of strategic use cases built on advanced data platforms, including technologies such as Microsoft Azure, Oracle, and Databricks.
• Define and manage project scope, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards and client expectations.
• Proactively identify risks and challenges, developing mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.

Financial and Commercial Leadership

• Be fully responsible for project finances, including budget oversight, forecasting, and tracking expenditures.
• Manage and adjust project burn‑down rates to ensure efficient resource utilization and profitability targets are met.
• Act as a primary client‑facing representative for all implementation discussions, cultivating trust and maintaining strong relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Actively participate in upsell discussions and identify opportunities to expand the client's footprint within the current account or new operational domains.

Domain Expertise and Guidance

• Leverage prior hands‑on experience and deep domain knowledge to guide the implementation team effectively, even though this role is non‑hands‑on in implementation tasks.
• Ensure technical solutions align with real‑world industrial and operational constraints.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 10–15 years of progressive experience in project management, solution delivery, or technical consulting.
• Domain Background (Must‑Haves): Candidates must originate from one of the following domains:
• Industrial Software Domain: Direct experience managing or delivering solutions within enterprise industrial software companies.
• Industrial/Engineering Background: A strong background in a core industrial sector (e.g., Engineering, Power, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing) with subsequent demonstrated experience managing software delivery projects.
• Strategy Consulting: Experience in a top‑tier strategy consulting firm that included a significant focus on technology implementation or digital transformation in industrial sectors.
• Industrial Expertise: Proven experience and understanding of complex industrial environments, processes, and data ecosystems.
• Software Familiarity: General technical fluency with modern data platform concepts and technologies (e.g., cloud platforms, data lakes, industrial data historians).
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage high‑stakes client relationships and lead project teams through complex, multi‑stakeholder projects.