EOSS MEART Project Manager - Dubai - Prysmian Group

Description

Roles and responsibilities

As project manager he/she is the primary point for all project-related activities, holding the overall responsibility for the successful execution of the project. He/she represents the Company towards the Client and resolve issues related to project implementation, ensuring full alignment with contractual, technical, and procedural requirements.

This role is specifically focused on supporting clients in the Middle East region.

The following are the key responsibilities and requirements associated with this position.

Project Planning and Documentation

• Prepare comprehensive project plans and schedules.
• Develop and update project documentation, including Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS), Installation and Test Plan (ITP), intervention preparation report, Factory Acceptance test (FAT) procedure, Site Acceptance Test (SAT) procedure, project close-out report.
• Ensure documentation complies with company standards, contractual obligations, and customer-specific requirements.

Project Execution and Monitoring

• Manage end-to-end project execution, ensuring deliverables meet or exceed expectations in terms of quality, timelines, and budget.
• Oversee engineering design, procurement, manufacturing and field activities to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Coordinate with sales back-office for order processing, confirmations and invoicing.
• Monitor project performance (time, cost, scope), proactively address risks and changes, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure that the level of performance is in accordance with the Contract specifications, that the costs fall within the estimate limits, and that the execution time of the project phases progress as set down in the contract.
• Maintain strong client communication to ensure satisfaction and alignment
• Support resolution of payment issues, managing sensitive discussions with professionalism and cultural awareness.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary interface for the customer, managing communications, project reviews, audits, and system validation activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams: Manufacturing, Logistics, Backoffice, IT, Installation, Commissioning, and Services.
• Coordinate with partners, suppliers, and subcontractors familiar with or operating in the Middle East.
• Assist the sales team with negotiations for variation orders and scope changes.
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with clients and key stakeholders.

After sales support

• Support the After-Sales team in coordinating local field rework or replacement activities.

Reporting and Compliance

• Provide regular reporting on project status, including financial forecast.
• Maintain accurate project records and complete close-out documentation.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, technical specifications, and company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar. 
• Proven experience in project management, preferably in industrial environments.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic is highly advantageous; knowledge of French and/or Italian is an asset.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills, with critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Senior professional willing to take responsibilities and Good knowledge of the project management tools and techniques
• Experience in negotiating with external service providers and contractors.
• Background in managing field teams within technical engineering contexts.
• Understanding of High Voltage and Power Distribution markets is a plus, including asset integrity and monitoring, sensing technologies, commissioning, testing and diagnostics.
• Good knowledge of communication, electrical, electronic and network instruments.
• Open to frequent travel on short notice in Middle East, and at EOSS facilities in Switzerland and Italy.
• PMP certification or similar is a plus.

Key Skills for the Middle East Region

• Cultural Sensitivity and Adaptability: Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment with respect for local customs, values, and communication styles.
• Strong Relationship Management: Ability to build trust and long-term relationships with Middle Eastern clients, where personal rapport and reliability are highly valued.
• Resilience and Patience: Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with possible changes in timelines or requirements; flexibility in adjusting to evolving client needs.
• Negotiation and Diplomacy: Skilled in managing complex discussions with professionalism and tact, balancing contractual obligations with client satisfaction.
• Understanding of Regional Logistics and Regulations: Familiarity with shipping, customs, and legal constraints within the GCC and broader Middle East.

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.

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