Responsibilities

• Manage complex and competing demands to ensure timely delivery of Utilities to district or City needs, coordinate with City on Utility demands and planning & phasing of Utilities network.
• Lead the development and commercial management, including project wide third party agreements, using a variety of contract types to facilitate successful project delivery whilst managing project budgets and financials.
• Undertake project governance forums, to address issues, review status and manage key actions, work with the relevant support teams to implement robust change management and communications plans.
• Evaluate the performance of program in terms of cost, time and quality whilst reporting on project performance.
• Identify, manage and mitigate the delivery risk exposure to the business by ensuring adequate controls are identified and applied to Utility operations and planning.
• Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to integrate utility planning into overall project development.
• Monitor and manage the performance of utility systems, identifying opportunities for enhancement and optimization.
• Stay updated on best practices and advancements in utility technology and processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management or Facilities Management.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience as a Utilities Project Director, or Senior Project Manager in managing Utilities (Planning, Implementation and Operations).
• Experience in management of operation of Utilities for 10+ years, for City, Development or other.
• In-depth knowledge of water, electricity, sewage, and telecommunications systems.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence and engage teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English (additional languages are a plus).
• Proficient in utility management systems and software.
• Experience in the Middle East region is highly desirable.
• Professional certifications related to utilities or project management are a plus.