Technology Project Lead – Digital Transformation Energy & Utilies

Talan; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting group is seeking an experienced Technology Project Manager focused on energy and utilities. This role involves leading digital transformation initiatives, including cloud migrations and data platform implementations. The ideal candidate has 12-15 years of technology project management experience, strong leadership skills, and familiarity with project management tools like Jira and MS Project. Applicants based in the UAE are preferred; however, assistance with visas is available for qualified candidates outside the region.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of experience managing technology projects.
• 5+ years of experience managing cloud, data, or digital transformation projects.
• Proven experience delivering Azure/AWS cloud migrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic technology initiatives for digital transformation.
• Develop project charters and business cases.
• Manage vendor engagements and contracts.

Skills

Cloud migrations

Data platform implementations

Automation projects

Enterprise integrations

Project leadership

Vendor negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

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 organisations 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.

Job Description

Talan is seeking an experienced Technology Project Manager with specific energy and utility focus. The senior is responsible for leading strategic technology initiatives that modernize an organization’s digital landscape. This critical role focuses on delivering for Cloud / Data / Digital Transformation, with specific expertise on:

• Cloud migrations
• Data platform implementations
• Automation projects
• Enterprise integrations

All digital transformation programs that drive operational efficiency, customer experience, and business value. The Project Manager ensures all initiatives are delivered with strong governance, compliance, quality, and alignment to enterprise architecture and transformation strategy.

• Project Planning & Initiation:
  • Develop detailed project charters, business cases, scope documents, and implementation roadmaps.
  • Conduct impact assessments, resource planning, and stakeholder mapping.
  • Integration to a single platform existing SCADA, network balancing, metering, trading components interfaces
  • Help develop a clear GenAI focused implementation strategy
• Execution & Delivery:
  • Drive project execution across cloud, data, and digital teams with clarity on roles, deliverables, and timelines.
  • Use project management tools (e.g., MS Project, PWA, Jira) to track tasks, dependencies, and milestones.
  • Manage vendor engagements, contracts, SLAs, and performance.
• Monitoring & Controlling:
  • Maintain detailed RAID logs, ensure effective risk mitigation, and proactively elevate critical blockers.
  • Track KPIs, budget utilization, resource allocation, and project health metrics.
  • Ensure all solutions comply with IT security, architecture standards, and governance frameworks.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management:
  • Present project updates to leadership, steering committees, and business stakeholders.
  • Facilitate workshops, requirement-gathering sessions, and design reviews.
  • Support change management activities including training, communication plans, and adoption strategies.
• Project Closure:
  • Ensure completion of all deliverables, user acceptance, documentation, and transition to operations/support teams.
  • Conduct lessons learned and knowledge transfer sessions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field.
• 12–15 years of experience managing technology projects.
• 5+ years of experience managing projects focused on cloud, data, or digital transformation.
• Proven experience delivering Azure/AWS cloud migrations, enterprise data solutions, system integrations, and digital platforms.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, cybersecurity fundamentals, and IT infrastructure.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, SCRUM Master, or Cloud certifications (Azure/AWS) are highly desirable

• Strong project leadership and ability to manage cross-functional technical teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and vendor negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to simplify complex technical requirements.
• Expertise in PMO methodologies, SDLC, Agile frameworks, and hybrid delivery models.
• Proficiency in MS Project, PWA, Jira, Confluence, and BI dashboards.

• Successful delivery of cloud, data, and digital transformation initiatives on time and within scope.
• Stakeholder satisfaction and adoption rates.
• Compliance with IT governance, cybersecurity, and architectural standards.
• Reduction in manual processes and increase in automation.
• Efficiency improvements, cost optimization, or value creation from delivered projects

UAE based applicants with the appropriate knowledge, skill set and experience are welcomed, although assistance with visas etc can be offered to successful candidates outside of the region.