Automation Project Manager

About the role

Lucy Group Ltd is looking for an Automation Project Manager in Dubai to oversee complex power and automation projects from order confirmation to final delivery. The role handles high-value contracts, intricate technical configurations and cross-functional coordination, ensuring on-time delivery, customer satisfaction and profitability.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of Switchgear and RTU projects with high BOM complexity, developing detailed plans, timelines and resource allocations, monitoring progress and managing risks.
• Serve as main contact for key customers and stakeholders, run regular project reviews and follow up on monthly targets for payments, letters of credit and performance documents.
• Manage the internal project team and coordinate with engineering, procurement, suppliers, production, sales, order handling, logistics and finance teams.
• Coordinate FAT inspections, close outstanding comments and obtain dispatch clearance; review and validate quotations and technical specifications.
• Manage change orders, scope adjustments and commercial negotiations, and act as technical liaison for automation aspects, including integration with the automation software team and pre-sales guidance.
• Maintain project records, schedules, budgets and reports, support audits and post-project reviews, and ensure timely documentation and invoicing.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, project management or a related field.
• Five to ten years of project management experience, preferably in electrical distribution or industrial equipment.
• Strong understanding of power and automation systems, electrical distribution networks and BOM structures.
• Valid UAE driving licence and preferably own car; experience with UAE utilities is an advantage.
• PMP or equivalent certification is a plus.

Required skills

• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project and Primavera.
• ERP systems such as SAP.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.