Lead Project Manager - Digital Project

Project Management/Planning/Coordinating activities in the context of a grid software services project to fulfill a customer order or need according to financial/commercial parameters and ensuring customer satisfaction. Can also lead our PMO function — a hands-on professional who ensures successful project delivery while driving governance, visibility, and consistency across our grid software services portfolio.

What you'll do:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of grid software and services projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Manage project schedules, risks, contracts, and budgets, maintaining transparency through strong reporting and governance.
• Serve as the key customer interface, presenting progress, managing expectations, and ensuring overall satisfaction.
• Establish and manage PMO standards — templates, processes, and tools that drive consistency across all projects.
• Develop and maintain performance dashboards, KPIs, and executive reports to track project and regional portfolio health.
• Facilitate project review and governance meetings, ensuring timely escalation and resolution of key risks and issues.
• Support resource planning, prioritization, and portfolio tracking to optimize team utilization and project outcomes.
• Champion compliance with internal quality, documentation, and delivery standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical engineering.
• 5 years of relevant experience in electrical network and SCADA, EMS & DMS.
• Experience with the delivery of grid-based software/IT and connectivity solutions.
• Strong knowledge of PMO principles, governance, and portfolio management.
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
• Proven ability to manage customer-facing projects with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Arabic and English Language proficiency.
• Comfortable leading teams across diverse cultures and virtual environments.

What will make you stand out:

• Experience establishing or refining a Project Management Office (PMO).
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in project analytics, reporting tools, and continuous improvement frameworks.
• Deep understanding of the GCC energy and digital grid software market.

Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No.