Smart Metering Systems Project Director

Talan; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 330,000 - 478,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting group is seeking a Smart Metering Systems Project Director in Abu Dhabi to lead the delivery of Smart Metering systems. The candidate should have over 12 years of experience in utilities and strong technical acumen in managing multi-vendor environments. Responsibilities include ensuring seamless integration and ensuring compliance with performance standards. This role is aimed at driving innovation and continuous improvement across smart metering solutions.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in utilities, energy, or related projects.
• Proven leadership in large-scale smart metering initiatives.
• Strong understanding of communication protocols and data integration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of Smart Metering ecosystem.
• Manage multi-vendor relationships and ensure technical alignment.
• Coordinate planning and operational readiness activities.

Skills

Technical leadership in utilities

Stakeholder management

Cybersecurity knowledge

Multi-vendor coordination

Education

Engineering, IT, or related technical degree

Job description

Company Description

Talan is a global consulting group specializing in innovation and transformation through technology. For over 20 years, we have partnered with companies and public organizations to drive meaningful change.

We are purpose-driven, working across diverse sectors to tackle social and environmental challenges, simplify and improve market operations, leverage digital transformation, and ensure that data is managed responsibly and ethically.

Our expertise spans consultancy and outsourcing services, including programme management, market design, and governance. We also offer award-winning capabilities in cyber security, data privacy, and digital transformation.

We are currently seeking a Smart Metering Systems Project Director to join our team.

Job Description

The Smart Metering Systems Project Director will lead the delivery of the Smart Metering ecosystem, encompassing Meters, communications services, Head-End System (HES), and Meter Data Management System (MDMS). The role ensures seamless integration between operational and IT systems, high-quality field deployment, and reliable data flow from devices to enterprise platforms. It requires strong technical acumen, vendor coordination, and programme leadership within large-scale utilities or smart grid transformation initiatives.

Key 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.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in utilities, energy, or large-scale smart metering or AMI projects.
• Proven leadership across multiple technology domains (Meters, communications services, HES, MDMS, or related systems).
• Strong understanding of communication protocols (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, or MSP certification beneficial.