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Senior Project Manager International Projects & Planning

Khazna Data Centers

United Arab Emirates, UAE

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Senior

2 weeks ago

Project ManagementPrimavera P6Programme ManagementCritical Path Method (CPM) SchedulingEarned Value Management (EVM)Schedule Risk Analysis

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About the Role

Lead international data centre projects, manage budgets, schedules, and risks, utilizing advanced project management skills and stakeholder engagement.

Key Skills for This Role

Project ManagementPrimavera P6Programme ManagementCritical Path Method (CPM) SchedulingEarned Value Management (EVM)Schedule Risk Analysis

Responsibilities

Lead end to end delivery of international data centre and infrastructure projects from development through commissioning, handover, and operational readiness
Manage project scope, budget, schedule, quality, procurement, risks, and stakeholder engagement to achieve project objectives
Develop and govern integrated Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 project schedules using Primavera P6, establishing baselines and monitoring performance
Conduct critical path analysis, schedule risk assessments, and develop mitigation, recovery, acceleration, and scenario planning strategies
Coordinate design, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and third party interface activities to ensure seamless project execution
Review and challenge contractor schedules, methodologies, resource plans, technical submissions, and progress reports to drive performance and compliance
Lead programme controls activities including earned value management, forecasting, schedule analysis, KPI tracking, and executive reporting
Support procurement planning, tendering, contractor selection, contract negotiations, and management of contractor performance against contractual obligations
Assess and manage schedule and cost impacts arising from variations, claims, change requests, and contractual risks
Monitor project budgets, commitments, cash flow forecasts, and financial performance while supporting business cases and investment evaluations
Identify, assess, and mitigate project delivery risks, including dependencies related to power, utilities, permits, environmental approvals, and governance requirements
Implement policies, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery efficiency, compliance, sustainability, and overall business performance

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline
Professional certification such as PMP, PMI SP, APM, RICS, or equivalent
12+ years of project and programme delivery experience, including 5+ years leading large scale data centre, infrastructure, industrial, or energy projects
Proven experience managing complex programmes with budgets exceeding USD 100 million
Advanced expertise in Primavera P6, programme management, project controls, and Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling
Strong capability in schedule risk analysis, forecasting, earned value management (EVM), and project performance reporting
Sound financial, commercial, and contract management skills
Excellent stakeholder management, executive reporting, Power BI analytics, and international project delivery experience

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Qualifications & Competencies

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
Professional certification such as PMP, PMI SP, APM, RICS, or equivalent.
12+ years of project and programme delivery experience, including 5+ years leading large scale data centre, infrastructure, industrial, or energy projects.
Proven experience managing complex programmes with budgets exceeding USD 100 million.
Advanced expertise in Primavera P6, programme management, project controls, and Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling.
Strong capability in schedule risk analysis, forecasting, earned value management (EVM), and project performance reporting.
Sound financial, commercial, and contract management skills, including budgeting, claims, variations, and contractor management.
Excellent stakeholder management, executive reporting, Power BI analytics, and international project delivery experience.

Key Accountabilities

Lead end to end delivery of international data centre and infrastructure projects from development through commissioning, handover, and operational readiness.
Manage project scope, budget, schedule, quality, procurement, risks, and stakeholder engagement to achieve project objectives.
Develop and govern integrated Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 project schedules using Primavera P6, establishing baselines and monitoring performance.
Conduct critical path analysis, schedule risk assessments, and develop mitigation, recovery, acceleration, and scenario planning strategies.
Coordinate design, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and third party interface activities to ensure seamless project execution.
Review and challenge contractor schedules, methodologies, resource plans, technical submissions, and progress reports to drive performance and compliance.
Lead programme controls activities including earned value management, forecasting, schedule analysis, KPI tracking, and executive reporting.
Support procurement planning, tendering, contractor selection, contract negotiations, and management of contractor performance against contractual obligations.
Assess and manage schedule and cost impacts arising from variations, claims, change requests, and contractual risks.
Monitor project budgets, commitments, cash flow forecasts, and financial performance while supporting business cases and investment evaluations.
Identify, assess, and mitigate project delivery risks, including dependencies related to power, utilities, permits, environmental approvals, and governance requirements.
Implement policies, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery efficiency, compliance, sustainability, and overall business performance.

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