Senior Manager Portfolio Energy Utilities

Black Pearl Consult; Ajman; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits with a leading organization in the utilities infrastructure sector for a Sr. Manager Portfolio. This strategic role is crucial for driving governance at the portfolio level, enhancing project performance, and supporting high-impact investment decisions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in portfolio management, project controls, and corporate governance, alongside a strong digital mindset and financial acumen. Join a forward-thinking company where you will lead a high-performing team, implement innovative tools, and collaborate across functions to shape the future of energy projects.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years in portfolio management or corporate governance in utilities or energy sectors.
• Proven track record of leading strategic initiatives and organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Drive portfolio governance to ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
• Oversee cost control, risk analysis, and scheduling functions with analytics.
• Lead development of feasibility studies and business cases for investment decisions.

Skills

Portfolio Management

Project Controls

Corporate Governance

Stakeholder Management

Financial Acumen

Digital Mindset

Leadership

Tools

PMIS

BI Tools

Job description

An exciting opportunity has opened up with a leading organization in the utilities infrastructure or energy sector for a Sr. Manager Portfolio. This strategic role is essential in driving portfolio-level governance, enhancing project performance, and supporting investment decisions at the executive and board level.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Portfolio Oversight: Drive portfolio governance to ensure alignment with corporate objectives and long-term investment strategies.
2. Project Controls & Performance Management: Oversee cost control, risk analysis, and scheduling functions with real-time tracking and analytics.
3. Business Case & Board Submissions: Lead the development of feasibility studies, business cases, and board papers to support high-impact investment decisions.
4. Contract Administration: Ensure robust contract management frameworks and adherence to policies and regulatory standards.
5. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Enhance collaboration between Engineering, Finance, Asset Management, and Project teams.
6. Data-Driven Decision Making: Use reporting and analytics tools to provide senior leadership with actionable insights.
7. Digital Transformation & Process Optimization: Identify and implement innovative tools and process improvements to drive efficiency and governance.
8. Team Development: Lead and mentor a high-performing team while focusing on talent development and succession planning.

Requirements

To be considered for this role you need to meet the following criteria:

1. Experience: 12-15 years in portfolio management, project controls, or corporate governance in utility infrastructure or energy sectors.
2. Leadership: Proven track record of leading strategic initiatives and organizational change.
3. Financial Acumen: Ability to create investment models and board-level presentations.
4. Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of CAPEX lifecycle, risk frameworks, and performance metrics.
5. Digital Mindset: Familiarity with PMIS, BI tools, and digital transformation platforms.
6. Stakeholder Management: Strong ability to influence and align cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.