Project Manager Director

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Project Director to oversee and manage complex tunnel projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, exceptional leadership abilities, and a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Your Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Execution: Lead the planning, implementation and closing of projects, ensuring alignment with company goals and client expectations.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment with focus on business value.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Risk & Opportunity Management: Pro-actively identifies project risks & opportunities and develop mitigation/management strategies to ensure project success.
• Contract Management: Manages the fulfillment of the Contract Management and pro-active Claim and Change Management.
• Budget Management: Oversee project budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources and timely financial reporting.
• Quality Assurance: Implement quality control processes to ensure deliverables comply to standards.
• Reporting: Provide regular project updates and reports to senior management and clients, highlighting progress, risks, and issues.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, Computer Science, Project Management, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years proven track record in Project Manager position, leading projects in an international environment. Experience with traffic tunnel projects & ITS in Middle East is a must.
• Certifications: PMP or IPMA project management certification .
• Langue: Fluency in English for both verbal and written communication (level C1 is a minimum).
• Skills:
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Confluence).
• Solid understanding of IT and Telecommunication technologies, software engineering and industry standards. Agile competences are a benefit.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Exciting challenges with room for new and innovative ideas within a highly qualified team
• High responsibility within a global, fast growing, renowned family owned company
• Responsible and diverse position within the dynamic international working environment of Kapsch TrafficCom
• A position within a diverse and dynamic environment together with attractive career opportunities
• Competitive and performance-related salary dependent on your professional and personal qualifications is granted.
• Ongoing professional education and training measures
• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer without regard to age, colour, religion, sex or national origin
• The location of the project is Dubai/Sharjah