Job Description

Job Title: Project Engineer Busbar LOB

Function/Department: Busbar Line of Business (LOB)

Reports to: Sr. Manager, Global Programme Management- NPDI (Busbar)

Location: Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Job Summary

The Project Engineer is responsible and accountable for the cross-functional management of new product development and sustaining projects. These projects range in complexity that span functions, organizations, geographic regions, and cultures. The Project Engineer coordinates the efforts of engineering, offering management, manufacturing, procurement, quality, order fulfillment, logistics, service, marketing, sales and other cross functional groups to optimize time to market while monitoring project and product cost, schedule and resources. The Project Engineer must build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with project stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization, to ensure success of the projects.

Responsibilities

Facilitate cross-functional planning and project execution, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and meets the agreed upon scope
Monitor team schedules and ensure coordination of activities on the critical path
Provide executive-level program updates to senior management and executive sponsors
Follow reporting and tracking programs to assure the project is on target for schedule and cost
Identify key issues and drive decisions to ensure that the project does not slip
Identify key risks and prepare contingency plans
Ensure the projects are following the NPDI, New Product Develop & Introduction process
Identify and lead continuous improvement projects

Requirements

35 Years of experience in project management
Must have experience in New product development project management in a manufacturing industry

(Experience in IT is not considered)

Must have experience in water fall ( stage gate) project management method
Must have good communication skill in English
Should have knowledge in risk management and risk response methods.
Should have idea about Gantt Chart schedule management
Experience in communication management among stake holders
Experince in project KPI reporting
Must have experience in project planning
Demonstrated competence in problem-solving, data analysis, project planning
Experience leading cross functional meetings and presenting to small groups, both in person and via conference call
Ability to quickly develop cross functional relationships to achieve business objectives
Process and results-oriented with proven ability to accomplish goals
Experience with 3-phase power distribution or Busbar products is preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications,
Microsoft Project or smartsheet experience preferred
Strong communication skills to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical engineering preferred.

PMP or any other project management training preferred ( not compulsory)

About The Team

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

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