Managing Director - Projects Division

About the role

A recruiter is partnering with a well-established regional group to appoint a Managing Director for its Projects Division. This is a senior leadership role for an experienced techno-commercial professional with a background in electrical engineering, critical infrastructure and business development. The successful candidate takes overall responsibility for the division's strategic direction, commercial performance and operational growth, and plays a key part in expanding its presence in the data centre and critical infrastructure markets across the Middle East.

Key responsibilities

• Take full P&L responsibility for the Projects Division, overseeing financial performance, operational delivery and business growth
• Develop and implement the division's 3-5 year business strategy
• Lead business development, identifying and securing major electrical infrastructure and data centre projects
• Drive growth in the data centre sector, especially Tier III and Tier IV facilities, critical power and ELV infrastructure
• Oversee electrical project delivery, including switchgear, power distribution and associated infrastructure
• Provide strategic oversight of manufacturing and factory operations, particularly switchgear and electrical equipment
• Build relationships with government entities, major contractors, consultants, developers and industry stakeholders
• Identify new commercial opportunities, develop strategic partnerships and strengthen the division's market position
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary management, engineering and commercial teams
• Ensure projects meet financial, operational, contractual and quality objectives

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Senior management experience in electrical engineering, power infrastructure, electrical contracting or critical infrastructure
• Strong exposure to the data centre industry, ideally hyperscale, colocation or mission-critical projects
• Proven track record in business development and securing large-scale electrical or data centre projects
• Previous P&L ownership and experience leading a business unit, division or comparable operation
• Understanding of switchgear, power distribution, electrical systems and manufacturing operations
• Established relationships in the Middle East market with government entities, contractors and industry stakeholders
• Arabic and English skills are highly advantageous