Avanceon MEA is seeking a Project Manager to lead end-to-end automation projects in the Oil & Gas, Utilities, and Industrial sectors, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, project management, and commercial acumen to drive complex automation initiatives and digital transformation.
What You'll Do
- Lead end-to-end automation projects from feasibility and design through commissioning and handover, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
- Develop detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocation, risk registers, and cost estimates aligned with corporate and client objectives.
- Monitor project KPIs, progress, and financial performance, including invoicing, revenue inflows, and profitability.
- Coordinate multiple simultaneous projects, balancing priorities, and managing dependencies.
- Oversee design, installation, testing, and commissioning of PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, SCADA and control panels, ensuring compliance with project specifications and industry standards (IEC, ISA, QCS, and Ashghal ICA).
- Drive digitalization initiatives, including Smart Plant solutions, cloud-based SCADA integration, IoT connectivity, and automated reporting.
- Troubleshoot technical challenges, provide engineering guidance, and approve technical deliverables.
- Lead cross-functional teams (on-site and remote), ensuring effective collaboration and knowledge transfer.
- Manage project financials, including budgets, cost tracking, change orders, and commercial risk.
- Ensure timely invoicing and revenue recognition, coordinating with commercial and finance teams.
- Identify scope changes, contract variations, and opportunities to maximize revenue and project profitability.
- Collaborate with business development teams to evaluate new project opportunities and proposals.
- Act as the primary client interface, ensuring expectations are met and relationships are strengthened.
- Maintain open communication with internal departments (engineering, procurement, commissioning, QA/QC, and commercial) to ensure seamless project execution.
- Provide regular project reports and dashboards to senior management and stakeholders.
- Promote a client-focused culture, addressing concerns proactively and building trust for future projects.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Instrumentation Engineering.
- 12-14 years of experience in automation, with hands-on exposure to PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, SCADA (AVEVA preferred), and Control Panels.
- 4-5 years of proven project management experience, including multi-discipline, high-value projects.
- Solid experience in commercial management, invoicing, and revenue realization.
- Strong understanding of standards including IEC, ISA, QCS, and international best practices.
Nice to Have
- PMP certification or equivalent is preferred.
- Middle East experience, particularly in Qatar, is an advantage.
- Arabic is a plus.
Technical Stack
- PLCs, RTUs, Control Panels, HMIs, SCADA, AVEVA, Smart Plant, cloud-based SCADA, IoT, MS Project, Primavera
Team & Environment
- Cross-functional teams (on-site and remote)
Work Mode
- Onsite
- Location: Qatar
Avanceon MEA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
