PRO PM Manager MEA – Siemens Grid Software
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About the Role
Siemens Grid Software seeks a Zone Head of Project Management for the MEA region to lead governance, performance, and delivery of a multi-country project portfolio. The role requires senior leadership experience with P&L responsibility, deep understanding of power utility automation, and strong customer-facing skills.
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Responsibilities
- Own end to end portfolio governance — performance, financials, quality, and delivery KPIs
- Drive delivery readiness during bid and contract award to protect margin and prevent scope creep
- Act as the regional PM authority, setting the bar for execution standards
- Ensure consistent application of PM@S processes aligned with Global PMO standards
- Drill into critical or at risk projects and lead recovery where needed
- Coordinate closely with operations and support functions to meet delivery commitments
- Serve as senior escalation point for customers, partners, and external stakeholders
- Build customer confidence through structured engagement and predictable project outcomes
- Optimize capacity planning — ensure the right PMs and competencies are in place
- Build a high performance, accountable project culture across the zone
- Identify capability gaps and actively develop talent
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and portfolio financial performance
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or comparable technical discipline
- Proven senior leadership experience with P&L responsibility across large, complex project portfolios
- Deep understanding of power utility automation, digital solutions, and EPC based business models
- Track record of leading multidisciplinary, cross regional technical teams
- Strong customer facing and negotiation skills at executive level
- Fluent in English
- Professional certifications preferred: PMP, PM@S, Six Sigma / Black Belt
- Arabic language skills are a significant asset
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About the role
- Siemens Grid Software is driving the digital transformation of power systems across the globe.
- As Zone Head of Project Management, you will be the regional PM authority — accountable for the governance, performance, and delivery of a complex, multi country project portfolio.
- You lead with discipline, build high performing teams, and create predictable outcomes for customers across the Middle East and Africa.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Own end to end portfolio governance — performance, financials, quality, and delivery KPIs
- Drive delivery readiness during bid and contract award to protect margin and prevent scope creep
- Act as the regional PM authority, setting the bar for execution standards
- Ensure consistent application of PM@S processes aligned with Global PMO standards
- Drill into critical or at risk projects and lead recovery where needed
- Coordinate closely with operations and support functions to meet delivery commitments
- Serve as senior escalation point for customers, partners, and external stakeholders
- Build customer confidence through structured engagement and predictable project outcomes
- Optimize capacity planning — ensure the right PMs and competencies are in place
- Build a high performance, accountable project culture across the zone
- Identify capability gaps and actively develop talent
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and portfolio financial performance
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or comparable technical discipline
- Proven senior leadership experience with P&L responsibility across large, complex project portfolios
- Deep understanding of power utility automation, digital solutions, and EPC based business models
- Track record of leading multidisciplinary, cross regional technical teams
- Strong customer facing and negotiation skills at executive level
- Professional certifications preferred: PMP, PM@S, Six Sigma / Black Belt
- Fluent in English — Arabic language skills are a significant asset
What Do We Offer
- Flexible mobile working — 2 to 3 days per week as a global standard
- A diverse, inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self
- Broad learning & development opportunities to grow personally and professionally
- The chance to deliver work that shapes industries and contributes to a sustainable future
About Siemens
- As a world leader in developing and producing the most advanced engineering technologies, we improve lives and further human achievements worldwide.
- Diversity at Siemens is our source of creativity and innovation.
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