Senior Project Manager

Koch Engineered Solutions; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 367,000 - 515,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in engineered solutions seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to drive the leadership and delivery of complex projects in Abu Dhabi. The role demands strong strategic skills, team leadership, and a proven track record in project execution, particularly in the oil & gas industry. This position offers competitive compensation and promotes continuous improvement aligned with company values.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Pension plan

Private health insurance

Generous leave entitlements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in project management.
• 3 years managing multiple high-level, complex projects.
• Proven track record delivering engineered systems in oil & gas or chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex projects as Single Point of Accountability.
• Build strong senior-level relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Develop detailed project plans ensuring quality standards are met.

Skills

Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Ability to lead cross-functional teams

Highly organized and self-motivated

Education

HNC in mechanical or process engineering or MBA equivalent

Job description

Your Job

The Senior Project Manager drives the successful leadership and delivery of multiple complex, high-value projects, balancing technical and commercial demands. This role involves strategic decision-making, team leadership, and fostering continuous improvement aligned with Koch’s Principled-Based Management (PBM) principles. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in project execution, strategic leadership skills, and a proven record of delivering results.

The role will be based in Abu Dhabi, Dubai (UAE) or Stoke (UK)

Our Team

Join a global leader in emissions control, heat and mass transfer, and clean-air combustion systems. At ETA Process Plant, we deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that help our customers operate cleaner, safer, and more efficiently

What You Will Do

Strategic Leadership & Alignment

• Lead and manage complex projects as Single Point of Accountability for clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Align projects with organizational goals to ensure long-term value.
• Define and update clear Roles, Responsibilities & Expectations (RREs) to ensure accountability.
• Model humility and respect, encouraging input and constructive challenge.
• Promote continuous leadership growth through feedback and open discussion.
• Clarify decision rights to enable timely, empowered decisions.

Client & Supplier Engagement

Build strong senior-level relationships, driving alignment and mutual benefit.

Lead negotiations securing win-win contracts, variations, and milestones.

Oversee invoicing, milestone payments, and cash flow forecasting.

Apply economic thinking to optimize supplier value and trade-offs.

Leadership & Team Development

Lead and mentor project managers, enhancing their skills and comparative advantage.

Support team members in pursuing their strengths and passions for maximum impact.

Cultivate trust, collaboration, and shared success within teams.

Recognize and celebrate individual and team achievementsto reinforce Koch’s principled behaviors and culture of success.

Regularly reassess roles and responsibilitiesto ensure the best match between team strengths and evolving business needs.

Hold self and others accountablefor upholding company values and fostering a principled culture.

Use feedback not only toclose performance gapsbut also to identify opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Project Execution at Scale

Oversee the development of detailed project plans across multiple projects, ensuring deliverables are meton time, within budget, and with quality standards.

Identify and mitigate high-level technical and commercial risks.

Prepare executive-level progress reports, highlighting key milestones, risks, opportunities, and solutions.

Applyeconomic thinkingto analyze trade-offs and optimize resources and value.

Participate in high-level project reviews, including KOM, progress reviews, lessons learned, and close-out meetings, ensuring alignment with broader organizational objectives.

Resource Management & Organizational Learning

Champion cross-functional collaboration to optimize resource allocation and maximize efficiency across projects.

Facilitate regularafter-action reviews, encouraging team members to share both successes and failures as learning opportunities.

Encourage team members to challenge the status quoand propose new approaches to drive transformation and innovation.

Actively support the adoption of best practices and continuous improvement initiatives across the organizationto enhance project outcomes and operational efficiency.

Ensure compliance with industry standards, company procedures, and client-specific requirements across all technical deliverables.

Knowledge Sharing & Continuous Improvement

Foster open knowledge sharing and learning culture organization-wide.

Promote dialogue on successes and setbacks to support mental health and team growth.

Lead by example in sharing lessons learned and driving innovation.

Implement new methodologies to refine processes and improve performance.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

A minimum of 8 years’ experience in project management, with at least 3 years managing multiple high-level, complex projects.

A minimum qualification ofHNC (or equivalent)in mechanical or process engineering and / or an MBA / equivalent

Proven track record delivering engineered systems / packages / modular skids with pressure vessels, piping, valves, instrumentation.

Experience working on engineering projects in theoil & gas and / or chemicals / petrochemicals industry.

Ability to manage senior-level stakeholder relationships, delivering projectson time, within budget, and exceeding expectations.

Skills & Attributes

Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to executive stakeholders.

Ability to lead cross-functional teams and foster collaboration across technical and business units.

Highly organized, proactive, and self-motivated, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

What Will Put You Ahead

Qualification as aPRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, or equivalent.

EPC Experience

Advanced understanding of structural, pressure vessel, or pipework design and fabrication.

Advanced understanding of electrical and instrumentation systems.

Demonstrated ability to implement innovative practices and drive organizational learning.

Previous experience mentoring project managers and leading cross-functional teams.

What does ETA offer?

Competitive compensation profile

Pension plan

Private health insurance

Wellbeing interventions

Generous leave entitlements

Annual salary reviews etc

Who We Are

At Koch, we embrace principled entrepreneurship—challenging the status quo, rewarding individual contributions, and empowering employees to maximize their potential. Our compensation reflects each person’s unique contribution and market realities. We foster an environment where you can grow, innovate, and make a difference

Learn how our helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

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