Project Manager – Security Systems

As the Project Manager – ELV Systems, you will play a pivotal role in driving the growth of our Security Systems business. Based in Dubai, you will be part of a dynamic team, responsible for managing the design and execution of projects. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the project management team in designing and executing projects.
• Monitoring assigned engineering projects, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications.
• Interacting daily with clients to understand their needs and represent the company in the field.

How you will do it

Your expertise in large project executions and in-depth knowledge of security systems solutions in the Middle East region will be crucial. You will:

• Lead a team of field technicians and site engineers to complete and deliver security system projects.
• Monitor and control project cost, time, and scope.
• Prepare project progress reports and present them to internal and external stakeholders.
• Understand and monitor various financial metrics of the projects, ensuring timely submission of billing invoices and facilitating payment collection.
• Communicate formally (letters) and informally (verbally) with clients.
• Prepare technical submittals, drawings, method statements, etc., as per project requirements.
• Prepare and comply with project quality plans and inspection & test plans, ensuring full compliance with specifications and client requirements.
• Initiate change processes to manage variations as per contract terms.
• Ensure key milestone dates are met and develop plans to bring projects back on track if delays occur.
• Manage all allocated staff and resources to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Develop and train allocated staff.
• Ensure compliance with company and client QHSE policies/procedures.
• Liaise with QA/QC and HSE managers on all aspects of quality and HSE.
• Monitor and control all aspects of specialist sub-contractors, including finalizing subcontract agreements, certifying subcontract invoices, and resolving disputes.
• Ensure subcontractors follow all HSE guidelines as per company and customer policies.
• Manage and archive all project data as per company guidelines.
• Work with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.

What we look for

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering or a similar discipline from a reputable university.
• Minimum of 10-12 years of project engineering experience in executing low voltage security systems.
• Recent leadership experience in the GCC region.
• Experience in handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and multi-tasking abilities.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, labor management, and influencing skills.
• Clear understanding of Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) regulations.
• Fluency in English and excellent email etiquette.
• Strong decision-making skills.

Preferred

• Project management certification such as PMP.
• Experience working with Tier 1 Contractors.
• Ability to converse and write in Arabic.
• Additional certifications related to contracts and project program management, such as MS Project.
• Certifications in various security system products.