Smart Cities - Senior Program Specialist

Honeywell International, Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm is seeking a Smart Cities - Senior Program Specialist in Dubai to lead smart city projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of project management experience, strong leadership skills, and be fluent in both English and Arabic. This role encompasses managing project stakeholders, developing project plans, and ensuring successful project delivery while adhering to best practices. Candidates should hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and PMP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• More than 10 years of project management experience with smart cities, IoT, and Software integrations.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Execute smart cities projects and manage project stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project management plans.
• Monitor projects' financial performance.

Skills

Strong leadership

Time management

Organizational skills

High-pressure handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Project management software

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for a Smart Cities - Senior Program Specialist in Abu Dhabi.

Responsibilities

1. Overall responsibility for executing smart cities projects
2. Main contact for day-to-day activities with all project stakeholders
3. Strong smart city and IOT knowledge dealing with smart city platforms and its integrations
4. Lead the handing over process from estimation team
5. Develop detailed project management plan with its respective domains (Scope, time, cost, etc.)
6. Execute and deliver projects following best in class methodologies and practices
7. Deliver project on time, within scope with zero or positive marginal improvement
8. Manage changes in scope, time or cost through adding variation orders
9. Liaise internal communication with resources and vendors
10. Develop procurement plan as part of the project management plan
11. Identify risks and develop adequate risk response
12. Track and monitor projects performance
13. Monitor monthly projects financial performance measures including revenue recognition, margins, invoicing and cash collection
14. Manage HSE related project activities in coordination with HSE department

Qualifications

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
2. Experience: more than 10 years of project management experience with experience in smart cities, IOT and Software integrations
3. Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred
4. Skills: Strong leadership, time management, and organizational skills; able to handle high-pressure situations and deadlines
5. Technical skills: Familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices; strong working knowledge of MS Office
6. Communication: Able to use the right language, terminology, and idioms; must speak English & Arabic fluently
7. Budget management: Allocate a budget toward resources, tools, and people involved to keep a project on budget and maintain stakeholder satisfaction

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.