Programme Manager – Smart Metering

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Talan seeks a Programme Manager for Smart Metering to lead the UAE Smart Metering Programme, coordinating across meters, communications services, HES, MDMS, IT and testing streams to deliver on time and within budget, while ensuring compliance with UAE regulatory and cybersecurity standards. The role requires strong leadership, governance oversight, and proven delivery in large, multi-vendor environments, with excellent stakeholder management and strategic thinking. Candidates should have 10+ years in programme delivery within utilities or smart metering, and multi-vendor, multi-stream exposure; PMP, MPM or MSP is beneficial. How to apply: tailor your CV to show end-to-end governance, risk and budget management, quantify outcomes, demonstrate client and partner collaboration and UAE compliance, and confirm willingness to be onsite in Abu Dhabi.

Company Description

Talan is a global consulting group specializing in innovation and transformation through technology. For over 20 years, we have partnered with companies and public organizations to drive meaningful change.

We are purpose-driven, working across diverse sectors to tackle social and environmental challenges, simplify and improve market operations, leverage digital transformation, and ensure that data is managed responsibly and ethically.

Our expertise spans consultancy and outsourcing services, including programme management, market design, and governance. We also offer award-winning capabilities in cyber security, data privacy, and digital transformation.

We are currently seeking a Programme Manager – Smart Metering to join our team.

Job Description

The Programme Manager will lead the overall Smart Metering Programme in the UAE, ensuring coordinated delivery across Meters, communications services, HES, MDMS, IT, and Testing streams. The role oversees planning, governance, and performance monitoring to achieve programme objectives on time and within budget. Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic delivery experience in large, multi-vendor environments are essential.

• Lead overall programme governance, planning, and execution.
• Coordinate all project streams and interdependencies.
• Manage stakeholder engagement with client and partner organisations.
• Monitor risks, budget, timelines, and scope adherence.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulatory and cybersecurity standards.
• Report progress and escalate issues through Talan’s PMO framework.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in programme delivery within utilities or smart metering.
• Proven experience managing multi-vendor, multi-stream programmes.
• Strong communication and leadership skills in multicultural environments.
• PMP, MPM, or MSP certification beneficial.