Project Manager

Emerson; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a results-driven Project Manager in Saudi Arabia to lead complex instrumentation and automation projects from contract award through commissioning. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, schedules, and stakeholder expectations to deliver on time and within scope.

The role requires strong technical grounding in instrumentation and related technologies, fluent English and Arabic, and hands-on leadership across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of Project Management or 5+ years in lead engineering roles.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation, wireless, flow measurement, pressure, temperature, and level technologies.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects including engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, site installation and subcontractors.
• Fluency in English and Arabic; PMP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from contract award through commissioning and handover.
• Support the proposal team during quotation by validating assumptions, execution strategies, resources, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Execute and coordinate project activities including contract review, procurement, manufacturing, inspections, logistics, subcontracting, installation, and site services.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and drive collaboration across stakeholders to ensure resource alignment.
• Act as the primary customer interface with engineering, procurement, production, quality, logistics, subcontractors, and site teams for successful execution and satisfaction.
• Manage project financial performance through budget control, cost monitoring, revenue forecasting, cash flow management, invoicing support, and profitability improvement.
• Monitor progress against schedules, KPIs, contractual requirements, and company procedures; oversee subcontractor performance and site activities with regular status reports.
• Evaluate and manage risks, opportunities, and scope changes by implementing mitigation plans and handling variation orders and change requests.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & cost control

Scheduling & planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

Results-driven Project Manager with proven expertise in planning, executing, and closing projects on time and within budget. Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Adept at applying industry standards and best practices to deliver high-quality outcomes while mitigating risks and optimizing resources. Committed to driving customer satisfaction and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.

Results-driven Project Manager with proven expertise in planning, executing, and closing projects on time and within budget. Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Adept at applying industry standards and best practices to deliver high-quality outcomes while mitigating risks and optimizing resources. Committed to driving customer satisfaction and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.

Job Description

Project Manager

Job Summary

Results-driven Project Manager with proven expertise in planning, executing, and closing projects on time and within budget. Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Adept at applying industry standards and best practices to deliver high-quality outcomes while mitigating risks and optimizing resources. Committed to driving customer satisfaction and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Manage the full project lifecycle from contract award through commissioning and handover, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, budgeting, and project closeout.
• Support the proposal team during the quotation phase by validating project assumptions, execution strategies, resource requirements, schedules, and cost estimates to ensure smooth project execution after project award.
• Execute and coordinate project activities including contract review, procurement, manufacturing, inspections, logistics, shipments, subcontracting, installation activities, and site services to ensure on-time delivery.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and drive collaboration across internal and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives and ensure resource alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Act as the primary customer interface and coordinate with engineering, procurement, production, quality, logistics, subcontractors, and site teams to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction.
• Manage project financial performance through budget control, cost monitoring, revenue forecasting, cash flow management, invoicing support, and profitability improvement.
• Monitor project progress and compliance against schedules, KPIs, contractual requirements, and company procedures, including oversight of subcontractor performance and all site activities, while providing regular status reports and forecasts.
• Evaluate and manage project risks, opportunities, and scope changes by implementing mitigation plans and administering variation orders and change requests.

Who You Are

You demonstrate the ability to ask insightful and pertinent questions to conduct accurate situational analyses. You effectively mobilize and allocate resources, including personnel, funding, materials, and support, to ensure successful project execution. You skillfully navigate both formal and informal channels to cultivate broad-based relationships and garner necessary support. Furthermore, you possess a deep understanding of individual motivators and strategically align tasks to optimize team performance and engagement.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or related discipline).
• At least 3 years of experience in Project Management or 5 years in lead engineering and commissioning roles within instrumentation, automation, digitalization, wireless, or industrial solutions projects.
• Strong technical understanding of instrumentation, wireless solutions, flow measurement, pressure, temperature, and level technologies.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects involving engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, site installation, commissioning, and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of commercial and contractual management, including contract terms, change management, claims, variation orders, and Incoterms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, planning, and reporting tools.
• Strong customer engagement, stakeholder management, negotiation, communication, planning, and project management skills.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.
• PMP certification is preferred.

Our Culture & Commitment to You!

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our dedication to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs.

• We provide medical insurance plans, an Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.
• Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time-off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.
• Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.