PRO PM Manager MEA – Grid Software

PRO PM Manager MEA – Siemens Grid Software

Siemens Grid Software is driving the digital transformation of power systems across the globe. As Zone Head of Project Management, you will be the regional PM authority — accountable for the governance, performance, and delivery of a complex, multi-country project portfolio. You lead with discipline, build high-performing teams, and create predictable outcomes for customers across the Middle East and Africa.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Strategic & Portfolio Leadership
• Own end-to-end portfolio governance — performance, financials, quality, and delivery KPIs
• Drive delivery readiness during bid and contract award to protect margin and prevent scope creep
• Act as the regional PM authority, setting the bar for execution standards
• Operational Excellence
• Ensure consistent application of PM@S processes aligned with Global PMO standards
• Drill into critical or at-risk projects and lead recovery where needed
• Coordinate closely with operations and support functions to meet delivery commitments
• Customer & Stakeholder Management
• Serve as senior escalation point for customers, partners, and external stakeholders
• Build customer confidence through structured engagement and predictable project outcomes
• People & Resource Leadership
• Optimize capacity planning — ensure the right PMs and competencies are in place
• Build a high-performance, accountable project culture across the zone
• Identify capability gaps and actively develop talent
• Financial & Risk Management
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and portfolio financial performance
• Ensure compliance with legal, EHS, and regulatory requirements
• Proactively identify, escalate, and mitigate project risks

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or comparable technical discipline
• Proven senior leadership experience with P&L responsibility across large, complex project portfolios
• Deep understanding of power utility automation, digital solutions, and EPC-based business models
• Track record of leading multidisciplinary, cross-regional technical teams
• Strong customer-facing and negotiation skills at executive level
• Professional certifications preferred: PMP, PM@S, Six Sigma / Black Belt
• Fluent in English — Arabic language skills are a significant asset

What Do We Offer

• Flexible mobile working — 2 to 3 days per week as a global standard
• A diverse, inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self
• Broad learning & development opportunities to grow personally and professionally
• The chance to deliver work that shapes industries and contributes to a sustainable future

As a world leader in developing and producing the most advanced engineering technologies, we improve lives and further human achievements worldwide, while also protecting the climate - all thanks to our employees. Working with us, you have the foundation to develop personally and professionally. We give you the chance to do something significant that benefits society and human progress. We give you the chance to create a difference.