Deputy Project Manager

Job Description

Not just a job, but a career

Yokogawa, award winner for Best Asset Monitoring Technology and Best Digital Twin Technology at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries. Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About the Team

Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

Job Purpose

Customer relationship management, Project Planning, Scheduling, Implementation, Progress Monitoring & Control on Process Automation projects.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Reviewing the Customer Project Contractual, Technical, product Specification, and Standard requirements.
• Project Management from Initiation, Planning, Execution and Control for ensuring Project Success.
• Project scheduling and Planning.
• Coordination with Customer Project Manager/Engineers for Commercial and technical issues.
• Progress Billing and Contract Claim Management.
• Manage Project scope and scope change management process.
• Report to the PMO Division Manager/ Dept. Manager and or Project Director/ Sr. Project Manager on daily basis.
• Coordination with vendors and subcontractors for technical and other issues for meeting the delivery schedule.
• Preparation and review of Project Monthly Progress Report.
• Attending the Customer Project Progress review meetings.
• Project Progress Monitoring & Reporting. Project Costing and Co-ordination.
• Preparation of Project Budget and monthly Project Rolling Forecast.
• Compilation and submission of Change Orders / Waivers / Concessions.
• Preparation of Project Summary, Risk Register and updating on regular basis.
• Mitigate all the Project Technical risks, Contract Risks.
• Work towards Maximizing the In country Value (ICV).

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be a U.A.E national and if male, should have completed U.A.E National service.
• A Degree in the Engineering preferably in Instrumentation / Electronics & Electrical.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years experience in the field of Project Management preferably in Industrial Automation domain or Oil & GAS EPC domain.
• ISO 9001 / 14001 Quality Management System Awareness.
• PMP Training and Certification (Preferable).

Required Competencies / Skills

• Converse fluently in both Arabic & English.
• Should possess sound technical skills and must be a self-learner.
• Customer relationship management and ability to interact, without inhibition, with senior customer management team.
• Ability to understand CONTRACT language and its implications on a Project.
• Knowledge of basic Finance and its applicability in a Project environment.
• Basic knowledge of Agile Project management techniques.
• Must be a TEAM player and willing to work in a multi-cultural global work environment.
• Good Management and Leadership Skills.
• Knowledge of IT basics and Microsoft Applications.
• Must be well versed in using Project Planning tools like MS-Project or Primavera, SAP.
• Project Progress Reporting and Presentation skills.
• Good organization & Time management skills.
• Working knowledge on AI/ML and its application on Industrial Automation.

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.

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Locations - Abu Dhabi

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