Job Description
ABOUT DEPARTER - THE KNOW-WHO PEOPLE
Departer is a leading German Executive Search firm with over 20 years of experience in global leadership recruitment. We specialize in placing executives in medium-sized enterprises and private equity portfolio firms across DACH, MEAI, ASIA and ANZ regions. With a deep understanding of the DACH economy, we facilitate successful placements within global management teams across corporate headquarters and entities abroad.
Our German client is a globally active technology manufacturer specializing in fluid and rotating system solutions tailored for challenging industrial environments. With a strong foundation in engineering excellence and a worldwide service network, the company provides customized, future-oriented solutions to clients in capital-intensive industries, particularly in the oil & gas, energy, process and industrial sectors.
As part of its strategic growth in the Middle East, we are currently seeking a Project Manager (m/f/d) Middle East to take full responsibility for the successful execution of complex customer projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery while maintaining strong alignment with clients, regional teams and the global headquarters.
Your duties and responsibilities will include:
- Lead the end-to-end management of assigned projects, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, delivery milestones, budget targets and invoicing schedules
- Coordinate cross-functional project teams, including Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and Logistics to achieve project objectives and operational excellence
- Act as the central point of contact for customers and all internal stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication throughout the entire project lifecycle
- Develop and manage detailed project schedules and all required progress reports for customers and internal leadership
- Execute assigned projects in full compliance with contractual requirements, planned milestones and invoicing schedules
- Coordinate project teams across Engineering, Quality, Procurement and Logistics functions
- Act as the main communication link between customers and internal stakeholders
- Prepare and manage detailed project schedules and all periodic reports required by customers
- Plan and manage KOM (Kick-Off Meetings) and PIM (Project Interface Meetings) with customers
- Organize and lead internal project meetings to ensure alignment on objectives and progress
- Coordinate packaging activities with suppliers, ensuring timely approvals, documentation and delivery
- Participate in final package inspections with Quality and Technical teams
- Oversee packing processes in collaboration with packers and Logistics for permits and deliveries
- Manage post-delivery activities, ensuring timely closure of punch lists, non-conformities, and remaining deliverables
- Handle customer claims until successful project commissioning and completion
To be successful in this role you should have the following skills and experiences:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a comparable technical discipline; recognized project management certification preferred
- 5–7 years of experience in project management within an industrial manufacturing environment, ideally in packaging solutions for the Oil & Gas sector
- Proven track record in leading complex, international projects with cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with excellent project management capabilities
- Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to represent the company confidently towards key customers
- Demonstrated experience in driving process improvements and operational efficiency
- Solid understanding of project and financial reporting tools; ERP system knowledge (SAP preferred)
- Hands-on, structured, and solution-oriented approach with intercultural competence
- Fluent in English; German or Arabic language skills are an advantage
- Willingness to travel within the Middle East region and to headquarters in Germany