Head of Project Department

MENA Manager of Projects

📍 Middle East & North Africa (Regional Role)

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Reports to:

VP Operations (MENA)

We are seeking a MENA Manager of Projects to provide strategic leadership and regional oversight for a diverse portfolio of high-value projects across the Middle East and North Africa. This role owns end-to-end project delivery — from opportunity and bid support through execution, close‑out, and profitability — ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, client commitments, and best-in‑class project management practices.

You will lead multiple Project Management Teams (PMTs), standardize project governance, and drive excellence across scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and safety
, while building strong client relationships and enabling repeat, profitable business.

• Full accountability for delivery and P&L performance of all MENA projects
• Define and implement regional project management strategy, aligned with corporate objectives and global best practices.
• Standardized project governance frameworks including planning, reporting, EVM, risk, change, and claims management.
• Ensure consistent use of Primavera P6, critical path analysis, and integrated daily, weekly, monthly, and 90-day plans.
• Support company strategy, business planning, and future project opportunities.

• Oversee development and governance of project schedules, budgets, and execution plans across the lifecycle.
• Approve and control changes to scope, schedule, and cost at governance level.
• Track PMT and functional performance, identify gaps, and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure strong interfaces between PMTs, engineering, procurement, construction, QA/QC, and HSE teams.

• Optimize allocation of people, equipment, and materials across multiple projects.
• Partner closely with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely, compliant deliveries.
• Oversee subcontractor and vendor performance across quality, safety, and schedule.
• Build long‑term regional supplier and subcontractor partnerships.

• Own project and regional financial performance and profitability.
• Drive cost control, forecasting, and reporting to executive leadership.
• Identify efficiency and cost‑optimization opportunities.
• Support bids with commercial inputs, estimates, and contractual strategies.
• Lead claims, variations, LD risk, and change management (MoC) across the portfolio.

• Identify and manage strategic and project‑level risks across the MENA portfolio.
• Ensure all projects implement structured risk management models and audits.
• Set and enforce quality frameworks in coordination with PQM and QA/QC teams.
• Lead corrective and preventive actions for systemic improvements.

• Act as a senior interface with clients, partners, and internal leadership.
• Lead governance forums and executive reviews.
• Deliver clear, structured communication including reports, dashboards, MoMs, and action tracking.
• Build trusted, long‑term client relationships across the region.

• Champion a zero‑incident safety culture across all projects.
• Ensure compliance with company, client, and regulatory HSE standards.
• Promote “Speak Up” and “Stand Back” behaviours across execution teams.
• Drive sustainable and environmentally responsible project execution.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field
• PMP certification preferred
• Fluent in English (Arabic is a strong advantage)

• 15+ years in project management, including 8+ years in leadership roles
• Strong background in Energy sectors (Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, Water).
• Experience with EPC, construction, fabrication yards, or manufacturing.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects, teams, and clients simultaneously.
• Expert application of project management tools, systems, and methodologies.

• Regional leadership role with real strategic and financial ownership.
• Opportunity to shape how projects are delivered across MENA.
• High‑impact position working with senior leadership and major clients.
• Platform to build long‑term, profitable, repeat business across the region.