Engagement Director

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  • Dubai
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
The Engagement Director is a senior leadership role responsible for driving profitable growth and ensuring end-to-end ownership of large and strategic client engagements within the Utilities sector (Power, Water, Gas, Renewables) in the UAE.The role combines business development, demand creation, sales & pre-sales leadership, and delivery governance, ensuring customer success, revenue growth, margin protection, and operational excellence.Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, or related field
  • MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred
  • 18 years of experience in IT Services, Consulting, or Digital Transformation
  • Significant exposure to the Utilities sector (Power, Water, Gas, Renewables)
  • Proven track record in managing large and strategic client engagements
  • Demonstrated success in winning and delivering large transformation deals
  • Prior experience in roles such as Engagement Director, Account Director, Client Partner, Delivery Partner, or Business Unit Leader.
  • Strong understanding of IT/OT convergence, Smart grids and grid modernization, Asset management systems, Water digitization initiatives, Sustainability and renewable transformation programs
  • P&L ownership and financial management experience
  • Expertise in deal shaping, pricing strategy, and commercial negotiations
  • Strong executive stakeholder management skills (CXO-level engagement)
Key Skills & Competencies
  • Strong Utilities domain knowledge (Power, Water, Gas, Renewables, Smart Grids, Asset Management).
  • Proven expertise in complex deal management and large transformation programs.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
  • Strong commercial acumen and financial management capability.
  • Ability to balance growth, delivery excellence, and risk management.
  • Experience working in Middle East / UAE utility ecosystem is highly preferred.

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