Senior Project Manager-Strategic Projects Greenfield

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver complex, high-value impact strategic greenfield projects in the process automation sector. This role is ideal for a strategic leader with 8-10 years of experience managing large-scale automation projects, cross-border cross-functional projects from concept through commissioning in dynamic and often ambiguous environments that drive innovation, operational excellence, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Project Leadership: Manage the full lifecycle of projects—from feasibility, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with multiple stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to align project / organizational goals and ensure compliance with local and global standards.
• Technical Oversight: Oversee the integration of automation systems (Safety Systems, DCS, SCADA, Solutions, etc.) and ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead diverse teams across business units, and external partners to deliver integrated solutions.
• Strategic Planning: Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned with business goals and client expectations.
• Change Management: Drive adoption of new technologies and processes through effective change management and stakeholder engagement.
• Risk & Opportunity Management: Identify and mitigate risks while proactively seeking opportunities to optimize cost, schedule, and quality.
• Performance Monitoring: Track project KPIs, milestones, and deliverables, providing regular updates to executive leadership.
• Governance & Reporting: Ensure project execution governance compliance and provide executive-level reporting on project performance, KPIs, and strategic milestones.
• Team Leadership: Lead diverse, multicultural project teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Contract & Vendor Oversight: Manage contractors, consultants, and suppliers, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and timelines

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Instrumentation, Automation Engineering, Business, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
• Minimum 8-10 years of project management experience in the Process Automation industry, with at least 5 years in greenfield, or capital-intensive projects.
• Demonstrated success in delivering projects exceeding $10M in value.
• Strong knowledge of automation platforms (e.g., Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Yokogawa, Emerson, ABB, Siemens, Rockwell).
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification and Agile certifications are a plus.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing CAPEX budgets.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• English fluency is required.
• French and Arabic languages proficiency are a plus.
• Availability for business trips associated with the execution of projects in the Middle East and Africa.

Preferred Industry Experience:

• Experience in sectors such as
• Oil & Gas / Energy
• Chemicals & Petrochemicals
• Familiarity with enterprise platforms (e.g., ERP, Oracle, Salesforce)

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