Principal Project Manager (PMO)

Who we are

Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently.

But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative, but work well within a team.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Principal Project Manager to join our Project Management Office based in Dubai, UAE. In this role, you will be responsible for reliably demonstrating highly effective and efficient project execution. Projects and portfolios are managed at an extremely advanced level with excellent business acumen. You will act as a role model of Project Management excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to all Project Managers and represent an escalation path for project issues for all project teams in the organization.
• Strategically oversee global project management capabilities by:
• developing and implementing global best practices and systems with a view to driving continuous improvement of Fugro project management,
• developing and supporting a project management competency and career path framework, including identification of training.

What Skills & Experience Will You Have?

• 10 + years’ experience as a Project Manager
• Previous experience of QHSSE Management System and QHSSE programmes.
• Previous experience and expert knowledge in the below:
• Project Governance
• Risk & Issue Management
• Budget & Financial Control
• Planning & Schedule Management
• Contract Management
• Change Control
• Knowledge of Autocad is a must
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
• An Arabic speaker would be an advantage
• Communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Time management skills
• Team leading
• Risk management

Education

• BSC. Engineering

License/ certification/ qualification

• PMP (Project Management Professional – USA) or APM (Associate Project Management – UK) certification
• Formal qualification in Safety discipline or adequate experience in Safety field e.g. NEBOSH (International) Diploma, or equivalent.

What we offer

Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro.

So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.

Our view on diversity, equity and inclusion

At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard.

Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.