Smart Metering Programs Director

Talan; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Talan is seeking a Smart Metering Systems Project Director to lead the delivery of the metering ecosystem, including Meters communications services, Head-End System (HES) and Meter Data Management System (MDMS). You will drive seamless integration between operations and IT, ensure a high-quality field deployment and reliable data flow from devices to enterprise platforms.

The role requires strong technical acumen, vendor coordination and programme leadership within large-scale utilities or smart

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in utilities, energy, or large-scale smart metering/AMI projects.
• Proven leadership across meters communications, HES, MDMS or related systems.
• Strong knowledge of DLMS/COSEM, data integration, and cybersecurity.
• Experience managing multi-vendor delivery and technical integration in complex environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and 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 ensuring technical alignment and performance.
• Manage multi-vendor relationships and integration across system components.
• Coordinate planning logistics testing and operational readiness activities.
• Ensure cybersecurity scalability and compliance with regulatory and performance standards.
• 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

Multi-vendor management

Stakeholder management

Cybersecurity knowledge

Project governance

Communication

DLMS/COSEM knowledge

Education

Engineering IT or related degree

PMP/MPM/MSP certification beneficial

Tools

HES

MDMS

Job description

Talan is seeking a Smart Metering Systems Project Director to lead the delivery of the metering ecosystem, including Meters communications services, Head-End System (HES) and Meter Data Management System (MDMS). You will drive seamless integration between operations and IT, ensure a high-quality field deployment and reliable data flow from devices to enterprise platforms.

The role requires strong technical acumen, vendor coordination and programme leadership within large-scale utilities or smart