Smart Metering Program Director: Lead Grid & Data

Talan; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Talan in Abu Dhabi seeks a Smart Metering Systems Project Director to lead the delivery of meters, HES and MDMS within a large-scale utility transformation. You will ensure seamless integration between operational and IT systems, high-quality field deployment and reliable data flow from devices to enterprise platforms.

The role requires strong technical acumen, vendor coordination and programme leadership across multi-vendor environments with a clear focus on cybersecurity, regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in utilities, energy, or large-scale smart metering projects.
• Leadership across multiple technology domains (Meters, HES, MDMS or related systems).
• Strong understanding of DLMS/COSEM, data integration, and cybersecurity.
• Experience managing multi-vendor delivery and technical integration in complex environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and delivery governance skills.
• Engineering/IT or related technical degree; PMP/MPM/MSP certification beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle delivery of Meters communications services, HES, and/or MDMS systems.
• Manage multi-vendor relationships and integration across system components.
• Coordinate planning logistics, testing, and operational readiness activities.
• Ensure cybersecurity, scalability, and regulatory/performance standards compliance.
• Supervise data integrity validation and transfer between HES/MDMS and downstream systems.
• Report progress, risks, and dependencies to the Programme Manager and CTO.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across solution components.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Delivery governance

Multi-vendor management

Data integration

Cybersecurity

Communication

Education

Engineering/IT degree

Job description

Talan in Abu Dhabi seeks a Smart Metering Systems Project Director to lead the delivery of meters, HES and MDMS within a large-scale utility transformation. You will ensure seamless integration between operational and IT systems, high-quality field deployment and reliable data flow from devices to enterprise platforms.

The role requires strong technical acumen, vendor coordination and programme leadership across multi-vendor environments with a clear focus on cybersecurity, regulatory compliance