About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to lead the execution of complex reciprocating compressors across the Middle East Region. This role demands a strong leader capable of managing international stakeholders, balancing technical and commercial priorities, and ensuring successful project delivery from contract award through to commissioning and final handover.
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Your Tasks Will Be the Following:
- Lead the complete execution of reciprocating compressor package projects from order intake to final handover to the client.
- Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements, technical specifications, schedule commitments, quality standards, and financial targets.
- Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
- Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions where required.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout project execution.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships through proactive communication and issue resolution.
- Lead project review meetings, progress updates, and contractual discussions with clients.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams located across multiple countries and time zones.
- Manage interfaces between engineering centers, manufacturing facilities, procurement organizations, quality teams, logistics providers, and field service personnel.
- Ensure effective collaboration between all stakeholders and eliminate execution bottlenecks.
- Manage project scope, variations, claims, and contractual obligations.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks throughout the execution phase.
- Protect project profitability through effective commercial management and change control.
- Support invoicing milestones, cash collection, and financial forecasting activities.
- Oversee procurement activities and supplier performance for critical equipment and services.
- Monitor manufacturing progress at internal and external facilities.
- Coordinate inspections, quality control activities, factory acceptance tests, and shipment readiness.
- Ensure timely delivery of equipment and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with company quality standards, customer specifications, and applicable industry requirements.
- Drive a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across the project team.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, process engineering, or similar education.
- At least 3 years' experience in a similar business.
- MBA or PMP certification would be an advantage.
- Knowledge of rotating equipment and/or related processes would be beneficial.
- Fluent in English, with business fluency in oral and written communication.
- Availability to travel up to 30% of the time, both domestically and internationally, to support business operations, project execution, and customer requirements.
- Ability to familiarize oneself with application-oriented tasks independently, including studying relevant literature and theoretical studies.
- Team player oriented towards quality.
- Highly motivated and self-driven personality.
- Strives for successful project delivery.
What We Offer:
- Flexible working conditions, versatile and independent activities in a dynamic international environment.
- Good working conditions and an open corporate culture based on clearly defined values.
- Hybrid work and flexible working hours.
- Work-life balance and health initiatives.
