Senior Project Manager | Select Auto

Al-Futtaim Automotive occupies the pre-eminent position of the largest distributor of automotive products in the UAE, and leads the rapid development of automobile business in the UAE while continuing to contribute to their brands worldwide growth.Select Auto, part of Al-Futtaim Automotive Group, has been set up to deliver the regional requirements of Oil & Gas, EPC, NGO and Defence clients around the globe, with emphasis on remote and emerging expeditionary markets. Select Auto supplies heavy construction equipment, MHE, vehicles, generators and maintenance services. It is the single point of contact for customers of this profile in these emerging markets and will operate as an internal customer for the other automotive group companies wishing to expand into remote locations.We are currently looking for a Senior Project Manager which is initially a Dubai-based role working to GM Commercial during the bid development phase. The purpose of the role is to ensure continuity, familiarity and a timely and effective transition from bid development through contract award and finally, to delivery. They will be familiar with the detail of the bid and Al Futtaim processes and be in a position to anticipate and plan for future resource requirements to ensure a smooth transition upon contract award.Initially, they will report to GM Commercial and may work on more than one bid and/or project simultaneously. On contract award, the incumbent is released by GM Commercial to GM Operations for contract delivery, which may include deployment/secondment to the relevant country of operation.Main duties will include the following:During the bidding phase, the incumbent will work with the bid team to familiarize and assimilate the details of the submission, contribute delivery project management advice and assist the bid managers in submitting a winning proposal.Upon contract award, the incumbent is the Senior Project Manager, responsible for ensuring successful project execution.To apply for this role you should have the following skills, experiences, knowledge and qualifications:Relevant graduate degree from a university or military college and/or appropriate professional memberships and qualifications in project management, e.g., APMP/PRINCE2.Minimum 10 years' experience in project management, particularly in the Middle East and/or East Africa.Demonstrable commercial experience.Must have at least 5 years' experience working in an austere environment; experience in Iraq, East Africa or other post-conflict environments is desirable.Previous experience in an automotive or fleet management appointment.P&L responsibility.Physically and medically robust to operate in an austere and hostile environment.Understanding of the cultural, social and political dimensions of East Africa and the Middle East and a willingness to work in such environments.Willing to travel and operate in post-conflict situations and environments, such as Iraq and Somalia, as required by the business.Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Primavera/Microsoft Project, etc.Fluent in written and spoken English. Conversational Arabic, Portuguese and/or French would be desirable.About The Company:Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself as one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Group's continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Group's belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.

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