Job Description

FE_Energy-E603

Head of Global Projects - Saudi Aramco - Full Time - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

We are looking for a Head of Global Projects – Saudi Aramco to join our Energy and Infrastructure Business Unit to be based at either any of our Middle Eastern Facilities. In this pivotal role, you will have the opportunity to manage and oversee the successful execution of all Global projects with Saudi Aramco.

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Saudi Aramco, maintaining strong and positive relationships; Regularly updating on project status, addressing any concerns, Facilitating regular meetings with the client (e.g. sponsorship meetings) to review project progress, gather feedback, and ensure client satisfaction;
• Consolidate project status across all Sulzer entities and projects to provide a high-level view of current status & key issues; provide summary feedback of the ongoing projects globally
• Assume a leadership role in overseeing the factory Project Management Team and leadership, guiding and supporting them to achieve project objectives and customer satisfaction. This position will hold ultimate responsibility for project outcomes, providing strategic and operational direction
• Facilitates removal of roadblocks that the project team has struggled to resolve by decoupling the project team and bringing key issues & way forward to a joint Sulzer and customer management forum.
• Provide consistency of execution across multiple entities for the same customer; implementation and sharing of lessons learned; drive and share best practices.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Significant experience working closely with Saudi Aramco – with an in-depth understanding of Saudi Aramco's processes and organization
• Track record in Project Management, educated to degree in Engineering
• Demonstrable experience in an International Engineering Environment, ideally with knowledge of the Pumps industry
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a matrix organization
• Strategic thinker with a customer-oriented approach and strong analytical skills and a ‘can-do’ mentality
• Enthusiastic, resilient, and empathetic team player with a hands-on attitude.

What we offer you:

• Collaborative and supportive work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.
• Competitive salary package with attractive benefits, including ample vacation days, pension scheme, and employee assistance program.
• Exciting opportunities for professional growth and advancement in a dynamic and evolving industry.
• Significant opportunities for global travel.

No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.

Do you have a question about the role?
Reach out to Cassie Jackson-Mills at or Hiring Manager – Alessio Falchi.

We are looking forward hearing from you!

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

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