Head of Project Engineering Department - 240476

Head of Project Engineering Department – Automated Systems

Job Description

We are seeking a senior Head of Project Engineering Department to lead and oversee project engineering activities within the field of automated systems.

This role involves full ownership of the company’s project engineering operations, including leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, managing execution and installation activities, coordinating cross-functional interfaces, and ensuring optimal project delivery from the design phase through to final handover to customers—while meeting quality, budget, and timeline objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering, installation, and execution teams, including task prioritization, resource allocation, and team development
• Drive collaboration and alignment across all project stakeholders to ensure synchronization and achievement of departmental goals
• Oversee planning, monitoring, and management of departmental resources across the entire project lifecycle—from design and execution to implementation and delivery
• Identify potential risks proactively and implement mitigation strategies
• Work closely with engineering, planning, electrical, control, and software teams, maintaining strong communication with clients and subcontractors
• Prepare and present weekly project progress reports to senior management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Industrial Engineering & Management
• Proven experience managing complex projects in an industrial environment, with emphasis on multi-interface projects
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across engineering, execution, and installation
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including prioritization, workload management, and meeting departmental targets
• Strong knowledge and understanding of construction and structural plans – mandatory
• Familiarity with technologies related to automated systems (e.g., conveyors, cranes, storage systems) – advantage
• Strong leadership skills, including team motivation, negotiation, problem-solving, and working across multiple interfaces
• Ability to operate in a dynamic, high-pressure environment and meet tight deadlines
• Strategic and system-level thinking, including long-term planning, decision-making, and process improvement leadership
• High level of ownership, independence, and ability to drive cross-organizational initiatives
• Willingness to engage in frequent fieldwork across project sites
• Proficiency in Excel, MS Project, Microsoft Office, and AutoCAD – advantage