Senior Manager Portfolio (Energy / Utilities)

Black Pearl; Ajman; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the utilities and energy sector is seeking a Sr. Manager – Portfolio to enhance governance and project performance. This strategic role is pivotal in ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and involves comprehensive oversight and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in portfolio governance and project performance.
• Proficient in analytics tools for reporting and strategic decision-making.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development.

Responsibilities

• Drive portfolio governance aligned with corporate objectives.
• Oversee cost control, risk analysis, and project scheduling.
• Lead development of feasibility studies and board submissions.

Skills

Strategic Oversight

Risk Analysis

Data-Driven Decision Making

Contract Management

Job description

An exciting opportunity has opened up with a leading organization in the utilities, infrastructure, or energy sector for a Sr. Manager – Portfolio. This strategic role is essential in driving portfolio-level governance, enhancing project performance, and supporting investment decisions at the executive and board level.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Portfolio Oversight : Drive portfolio governance to ensure alignment with corporate objectives and long-term investment strategies.

Project Controls & Performance Management : Oversee cost control, risk analysis, and scheduling functions with real-time tracking and analytics.

Business Case & Board Submissions : Lead the development of feasibility studies, business cases, and board papers to support high-impact investment decisions.

Contract Administration : Ensure robust contract management frameworks and adherence to policies and regulatory standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration : Enhance collaboration between Engineering, Finance, Asset Management, and Project Execution teams.

Data-Driven Decision Making : Use reporting and analytics tools to provide senior leadership with actionable insights.

Digital Transformation & Process Optimization : Identify and implement innovative tools and process improvements to drive efficiency and governance.

Team Development : Lead and mentor a high-performing team while focusing on talent development and succession planning.