Regional Project Manager

As a Regional Project Manager, you will lead the setup, management, and execution of technical investment projects with a strong focus on HSE and quality, ensuring delivery within budget and timeline. You will be working closely with the General Manager, Steering Committee, and Technical and Purchasing teams at both HQ and regional levels to ensure all new investments are constructed and operated in line with Jotun standards.

This role is primarily based in Dubai and reports to the Regional Technical Manager – MEIA. The position will require spending several months in Ethiopia and potentially other countries during key project phases, with Dubai remaining the main base location.

• Work closely with the Technical Manager and project team to ensure new technology, investments are designed, built, and delivered with the right quality standards.
• Oversee all steps of the investment process, making sure rules, documentation, and local laws are followed.
• Coordinate with group and regional teams to secure resources, manage contracts, and support contractor selection
• Monitor project progress and costs, provide regular updates to the steering committee, and suggest solutions for any issues.
• Take responsibility for risk management, HSEQ, and continuous improvement throughout the project.
• Supervise consultants and contractors on-site as needed, join technical meetings, and ensure equipment and processes meet specifications.

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related fields).
• 8+ years of relevant experience in engineering project management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across regional and global functions.

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning.
• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.
• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.
• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities.

Jotun MEIA FZ-LLC Regular Full time 08.10.2025 Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness. Jotun MEIA FZ-LLC is the regional hub for Jotun in the MEIA region providing functional and business support to all our legal entities. With more than 130 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in the region through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.