Design project Manager

Location: Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Department: Engineering

Workplace: on_site

Description

Job Description – Design Projects Manager

• Oversee design projects and ensure completion on time, within budget, and according to company standards.
• Support project prioritization, management reporting, financial reporting, resource planning, and decision-making.
• Supervise Senior Project Managers and Project Managers.
• Ensure successful implementation of PMO strategy, responsibilities, services, and deliverables.
• Monitor program reporting and support reporting to senior management and stakeholders.
• Prioritize tasks, set deadlines, and allocate resources across projects.
• Analyze project financials, including budgets, resource allocation, and risk assessment.
• Coordinate cross-functional programs and projects through completion.
• Ensure complete project documentation, including scope, budget, resources, and justification.
• Establish project and program management frameworks, standards, KPIs, and financial reporting.
• Monitor financial performance and ensure adherence to approved budgets.
• Coordinate project closeout and capture lessons learned.
• Define and implement project governance and controls.
• Manage project planning, milestones, scope, resource forecasting, financial management, and change management across the project portfolio.

Requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Master's degree in Engineering or a related field is preferred.
• Professional certifications in relevant design disciplines are an advantage.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in design-related engineering roles.
• Minimum 10 years in a leadership role.
• Strong theoretical background in PMO principles, architectural engineering, mega projects, and modern design practices.
• Experience in project planning, cost estimation, manpower estimation, value engineering, QA/QC, LEED, health & safety is preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Primavera, Microsoft Word, Excel, and MS Office.
• Knowledge of presentation and animation software.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and project lifecycle.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and influence stakeholders at all management levels.
• Proficient in English.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Ability to work overtime when required.
• Work location: Cairo.
• Headcount: 3.