Product Manager - Thermal Generation - Dubai

The Product Manager – Thermal Generation role covers all business lines related to Thermal Power Generation, including Heavy Oil, Gas and Hydrogen-powered plants, Open Cycle and Combined Cycle Power Plants, CHP and Cogeneration Facilities, Waste-to-Energy Plants, District Energy Systems, and associated decarbonization solutions.

The role sits within the Energy Business Line and is responsible for the successful delivery of projects throughout their lifecycle, including Feasibility Studies, Concept Engineering, Detailed Engineering, Owner's Engineering, Project Management, Site Supervision, Commissioning, Asset Management, Operations & Maintenance support, and Asset Optimization Services.

The Product Manager shall act as the focal point for Thermal Generation services within the Middle East region and coordinate closely with Tractebel's Global Thermal Power and Energy Transition practices to promote innovation, technical excellence, and sustainable growth.

Additionally, the position shall support Business Development and Sales & Proposals teams through client engagement, technical leadership during bid preparation, proposal development, and promotion of Tractebel's Thermal Generation capabilities to internal and external stakeholders.

The position is based in UAE or Riyadh and reports to the Head of Energy & Infrastructure – Middle East.

• Contribute to the overall business strategy of the Thermal Generation Product Line.
• Develop and implement a regional growth strategy aligned with Tractebel's global and regional objectives.
• Grow business activities by leveraging Tractebel Middle East and Global Business Line strategies.
• Identify and pursue emerging opportunities in thermal power generation, hydrogen integration, decarbonization, Waste-to-Energy, cogeneration, district energy, and carbon capture solutions.
• Develop a deep understanding of market trends, customer needs, regulatory developments, and utility sector priorities across the Middle East.
• Contribute to new business pursuits that expand the project portfolio and enhance the company's reputation.
• Establish strategic partnerships with utilities, developers, EPC contractors, technology providers, and government entities.
• Support the development of new services, solutions, and competencies to address evolving market needs.

• Direct, oversee, and mentor the Thermal Generation team while ensuring compliance with company policies, standards, and procedures.
• Mobilize, motivate, and support teams to achieve business, operational, and project objectives.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and regular goal-setting discussions with direct reports.
• Develop succession plans and competency development programs for key personnel.
• Manage direct and indirect reports and support their professional and career development.
• Promote knowledge transfer and collaboration between local, regional, and global Tractebel teams.
• Ensure effective communication channels and resource allocation across the Product Line.

• Provide technical leadership across the entire lifecycle of Thermal Generation projects.
• Maintain expertise in Thermal Power Generation technologies and associated engineering and site services.
• Possess strong understanding of:
• Gas Turbine and Combined Cycle Power Plants.
• Open Cycle Power Generation Facilities.
• CHP and Cogeneration Systems.
• Hydrogen-ready and Hydrogen-fired Power Generation.
• Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS).
• Thermal asset life extension and modernization programs.
• Lead project execution activities including feasibility studies, owner's engineering, detailed engineering, site supervision, commissioning, HSE studies, permitting, and technical due diligence.
• Ensure implementation of engineering best practices, lessons learned, quality requirements, and technical governance processes.
• Provide technical oversight and support for risk identification, mitigation, and management during project execution.
• Lead efforts to expand the company's knowledge base through technical development initiatives,…