Project Engineering Manager (Director)

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a leading global manufacturing company in the industrial and infrastructure solutions space. With a strong international footprint and continuous investment in innovation, the company is expanding rapidly and offers an exciting environment for high-impact engineering projects.

This role will play a critical part in driving manufacturing project execution, supporting production efficiency, and ensuring alignment with long-term business strategy.

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Role Overview

The Engineering Projects Director / Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing end-to-end manufacturing and engineering projects—from concept through to completion. This includes managing resources, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communication while ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards.

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Key Responsibilities

Project Development & Planning

• Conduct feasibility studies and evaluate project concepts
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to build project proposals
• Define technical specifications and manage vendor selection processes

Project Execution & Delivery

• Plan, schedule, and manage all phases of assigned projects
• Define scope, allocate resources, and oversee project execution
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards
• Implement and monitor quality control throughout the project lifecycle

Stakeholder Management

• Maintain strong communication with internal stakeholders and leadership
• Collaborate with suppliers and contractors to optimize project outcomes
• Provide regular updates on progress, risks, and key issues

Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• Track project performance using defined KPIs and metrics
• Identify risks and implement mitigation plans
• Conduct post-project reviews and drive continuous improvement

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure all activities comply with safety, regulatory, and industry standards
• Adhere to internal policies and compliance requirements

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Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, or related field
• PMP, Prince2, or equivalent certification is highly preferred

Experience

• Proven track record managing complex manufacturing or engineering projects (ideally >$1M budget)
• Experience in fast-paced, multi-project environments

Key Skills

• Strong leadership and cross-functional team management
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capability
• Risk management and decision-making under pressure
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• High attention to detail with strong compliance mindset
• Effective communication and stakeholder management