Regional Distribution Lead

GE Vernova; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology company in Dubai is looking for an experienced Engineering Lead to oversee cross-functional teams for Distribution projects. Responsibilities include project lifecycle ownership, client collaboration, and developing strategic solutions. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering, at least 10 years of experience, and strong technical knowledge. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently, with a willingness to travel frequently.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in GEV Series 3 grid software Distribution delivery.
• Experience leading high-performing teams.
• Ability to work effectively across functions and regions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the MENAT and Europe Distribution cross-functional team.
• Own technical deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their needs.
• Develop specialized knowledge in their discipline.

Skills

Leadership and mentorship

Fluency in Arabic

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Technical knowledge of Power System Protection

Education

Degree in Engineering from an accredited university

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description

What you’ll do:

• Leadership and Mentorship
  • Overseeing the MENAT and Europe Distribution Series 3 cross functional distribution team ensuring harmony across personalities and skillsets.
  • Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
  • Provide high level support for all region Distribution projects with moderate risks and resource requirements.
  • Explains difficult or sensitive information and work to build consensus.
  • Develop persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.

• Project Lifecycle Ownership
  <>Contribute to the implementation of MES (Multi-Energy-Systems) solutions using our Software Suite.
• Own technical deliverables throughout the entire project lifecycle ensuring projects stay on track in terms of budget time and customer expectations.
• Help to layout proper staffing to cover all regional ADMS S3 deliveries to ensure all projects are successful.

• Client Collaboration
  • Work closely with clients to understand their unique needs and develop tailored strategies through site assessments.
  • Make standard recommendations on workflow application interface reports testing and uploads to customers during the implementation process.
  • Ensure go-live readiness and provide support including post-live checkups to guarantee customer satisfaction.

• Best Practice and Quality Assurance
  • Develop specialized knowledge in your discipline and serve as a best practice/quality resource.
  • Stay abreast of the latest technical developments in your area and contribute to strategy and policy development.
  • Ensure delivery excellence within your area of responsibility.

• Market Awareness and Integration
  • Possess in-depth knowledge of best practices and understand how your area integrates with others.
  • Have a working knowledge of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.

• Decision-Making and Problem solving
  • Use judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management manufacturing technology or engineering.
  • Take a new perspective on existing solutions and use technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations.
  • Utilize multiple internal and limited external sources outside of your own function to arrive at decisions.

• Leadership and Mentorship
  • Ability to work across all GEV silos with a OneTeam mentality.
  • Ability to grow and mentor all staff understanding that not everyone learns and grows the same ways.
  • Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
  • Explains difficult or sensitive information and work to build consensus.
  • Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.

What you’ll bring:

• Degree in Engineering from an accredited university or equivalent experience.
• Min 10 years in GEV Series 3 grid software Distribution delivery .
• Good technical knowledge of Power System Protection and Automation systems Monitoring and Diagnostics and telecommunications Applications for Transmission Distribution and Industry segments.
• Previous experience in leading high performing teams.
• Ability to work effectively across functions and regions.
• Ability to understand and improve complex processes in a cross-functional environment.
• Ability to manages multiple ongoing projects and work to prioritize work between them all.
• Track record of on time successful deliveries across GEV customer base.

What will make you stand out:

• Fluency in Arabic is a plus
• Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills customer focused enthusiastic.
• Outstanding interpersonal Strong communication skills capable of influencing and driving regional counterparts.
• Willingness and ability to travel >40% of the time
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.Ability to document plan market and execute deliveries.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No