Managing Director - Projects Division
?? Location: Middle East
Industry: Data Centres | Critical Infrastructure | Electrical Engineering
The Opportunity:
We are partnering with a well-established and diversified regional group to appoint a Managing Director for its Projects Division.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced techno-commercial professional with a strong background in electrical engineering, critical infrastructure and business development.
The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the strategic direction, commercial performance and operational growth of the division, playing a key role in expanding its presence within the data centre and critical infrastructure markets.
With significant investment and growth opportunities across the Middle East's data centre sector, this position offers the opportunity to lead an established business through its next phase of development.
Key Responsibilities:
Take full P&L responsibility for the Projects Division, overseeing financial performance, operational delivery and business growth
Develop and implement the division's 3-5-year business strategy
Lead business development activities, identifying and securing major electrical infrastructure and data centre projects
Drive growth within the data centre sector, particularly Tier III and Tier IV facilities, critical power and ELV infrastructure
Oversee electrical project delivery, including switchgear, power distribution and associated infrastructure
Provide strategic oversight of manufacturing and factory operations, particularly within switchgear and electrical equipment
Build and maintain relationships with government entities, major contractors, consultants, developers and key industry stakeholders
Identify new commercial opportunities, develop strategic partnerships and strengthen the division's market position
Lead and develop multidisciplinary management, engineering and commercial teams
Ensure projects are delivered in line with financial, operational, contractual and quality objectives
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
Significant senior management experience within electrical engineering, power infrastructure, electrical contracting or critical infrastructure
Strong exposure to the data centre industry, ideally across hyperscale, colocation or mission-critical projects
Proven track record in business development and securing large-scale electrical or data centre projects
Previous P&L ownership and experience leading a business unit, division or comparable operation
Understanding of switchgear, power distribution, electrical systems and manufacturing operations
Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to combine technical expertise with business development
Established relationships within the Middle East market, particularly with government entities, contractors and major industry stakeholders
Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
Arabic and English language skills would be highly advantageous
The Ideal Candidate:
We are particularly interested in individuals who have progressed from an electrical engineering background into senior commercial, business development or general management positions.
Someone who understands the technical side of the business but, equally importantly, knows how to win projects, build relationships, manage teams and drive profitability.
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of an established Projects Division and play a significant role in its growth within the rapidly expanding data centre and critical infrastructure market across the Middle East.
?? Interested candidates are invited to apply directly or contact me for a confidential discussion.
