Project Manager (Scada)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Project Manager SCADA Systems to lead the execution delivery and management of SCADA-related projects and service contracts across multiple sites in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in control systems service delivery and contract execution with proven leadership capabilities and excellent stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Contract Execution

• Lead end-to-end execution of SCADA projects including planning design coordination implementation testing and handover.
• Manage operation & maintenance (O&M) contracts ensuring compliance with contractual KPIs and SLAs.
• Ensure alignment with Scope of Work (SOW) technical specifications and client requirements.
• Oversee preventive corrective and emergency maintenance activities for SCADA systems.

Service Delivery & Operations

• Ensure high-quality service delivery across all assigned sites with optimal resource utilization.
• Monitor system performance uptime and reliability of SCADA and associated field systems.
• Lead troubleshooting incident management and system restoration activities.
• Ensure timely reporting documentation and compliance with client and regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Manage communication with client technical and management teams.
• Conduct regular review meetings and provide performance updates.

Team Leadership

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams including SCADA engineers technicians and support staff.
• Ensure team performance development and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Foster a proactive solution-oriented and leadership-driven work environment.

Commercial & Compliance

• Monitor project budgets cost control and financial performance.
• Support contract negotiations variations and claims management.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi regulations safety standards and company policies.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Electrical Electronics Instrumentation or related field).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in SCADA systems with strong exposure to project execution and service delivery.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in Saudi Arabia.
• Fluent in Arabic (mandatory) and english both written and spoken.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP or equivalent).
• Proven experience in SCADA platforms (e.g. AVEVA SiemensWinccWinccOA Rockwell Honeywell or similar).
• Strong understanding of PLC/RTU systems communication networks and field instrumentation.
• Valid membership with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE).

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High level of accountability and ownership.
• Ability to manage high-pressure environments and critical systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in infrastructure utilities transportation or oil & gas sectors.
• Background in brownfield projects system upgrades and migrations.
• Familiarity with SLAs KPIs and long-term service contracts.

Personality Traits

• Leadership-driven with a proactive and ownership mindset
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate
• Results-oriented with a focus on quality and client satisfaction