Regional Technical Manager - Engineering and Projects

As a Regional Technical Manager - Engineering and Projects, you will set up, manage and execute technical investment projects across MEIA with high focus on HSE and quality, within the allocated budget and time. The role requires strong coordination with the General Manager, Steering Committee, Technical and Purchasing functions in HQ and Region to ensure that new investments are built and can be operated according to Jotun standard.

This position will be based in Dubai, UAE, and will report to the Regional Technical Director - MEIA.

• Manage the engineering function and projects so that new technology investments are designed, constructed, and delivered with the correct quality according to Jotun Standards.
• Support units in the MEIA region to prepare investment proposals and cost estimations.
• Ensure adequate engineering, project resources and quality assurance support from Group or Regional functions.
• Oversee contract management with consultants and contractors in line with Jotun’s standard requirements.
• Monitor detailed engineering and project progress and cost across all phases, ensuring compliance with Jotun policies, local laws, and internal procedures, as well as ensuring effective risk management and timely reporting of deviations with corrective actions to the Steering Committee.
• Initiate, drive, and follow up continuous improvement activities by utilizing the Jotun Operations System.
• Lead and develop the project team in line with Jotun’s Leadership Expectations, fostering a competent, engaged, and future-ready workforce.

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related fields).
• 7+ years of relevant experience in engineering project management.
• Ability to manage, coach and develop a competent team.
• 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 07.09.2025 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.