Director Project and Services

-; Fatih; On-site; TRY 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automation industry seeks a Director of Projects and Services to lead operations across Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan. This role involves strategic planning, budget management, and ensuring operational readiness while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 10 years of operational management experience, with proficiency in English and French. Join a company that values innovation and diversity, offering career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of operational management experience.
• Proficiency in English and French for presentations and negotiations.
• Demonstrated experience in the automation industry.

Responsibilities

• Implement a two-way communications plan for operations.
• Develop annual operating budgets with Finance and Sales.
• Maintain project controls (PMO) and risk management.

Skills

Operational Management

Customer Interfacing

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent

Job description

The Director of Projects and Services is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the Projects and Services organization in Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan (TTAGK). This person will need to implement the strategy per European guidelines and define and build the annual operating budgets.

Additionally, the Director of Projects and Services will ensure the necessary capacities and skills for the effective execution of projects and maintenance activities. They will define and implement the personnel and material resources, as well as the means required to achieve the objectives.

We look forward to seeing your application!

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Implement a two-way communications plan to keep the operations team advised.
• Partner with the sub-regional management team to analyze and implement the strategic plan, incorporating the strategic directions of both the World Area and business units.
• Develop annual operating budgets in conjunction with Finance and Sales leadership and drive monthly review and forecasting activities through POR.
• Handle the S&OP process and lead monthly meetings to evaluate and anticipate the operational load (e.g., analysis of forecasts and operational outstanding).
• Ensure operational readiness, capacity, and utilization while improving customer-facing capabilities in FEED, consultancy knowledge, and the integration of new portfolio offerings through organizational development.
• Maintain project controls (PMO) and risk management to ensure consistent project performance.
• Drive and embed a culture of continuous improvement of performance and innovation to deliver efficiency and speed of execution.
• Leverage the capabilities of the European Hubs and Global Engineering Centers to improve performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Be an integral part of the sub-regional and European management teams, sharing knowledge and supporting key initiatives.

Who You Are:

You serve as a strategic partner to build, grow, and maintain profitable and long-lasting relationships with key accounts. You inspire organizational energy and remain effective amid ambiguity. You uphold high standards of honesty and integrity. You are proactive in identifying future policies, practices, and trends. You encourage diverse ideas and opinions. You view talent development as essential.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g., business, communications, Automation).
• Demonstrated experience in the automation industry with broad technical knowledge across segments (Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Refining, Pharma, etc).
• Minimum of 10 years of operational management experience.
• Proficiency in English and French for presentations, negotiations, and daily communication.
• Strong customer interfacing skills and commercial acumen.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Additional education in business administration, operations, or project management is advantageous.
• Extensive understanding of business drivers in Project Management.
• Familiarity with service management and service excellence.
• Proven leadership and line management success.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a matrix organization.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered. We foster innovation, collaboration, and diversity, believing that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment includes ongoing career development and cultivating an inclusive culture to support your growth. We invest in your success through mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities, enabling you to make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams are key to driving growth and delivering results.