49 Director Of Infrastructure jobs in the United Arab Emirates

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Job Description:

Commercial Director (Infrastructure & Building)

Sharjah, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Commercial Director to join our team! In this role you will get to commercial and contracts Management in a PMC role.

What You'll Be Doing:

The Commercial Director on behalf of PMC plays a critical leadership role focused on the financial, contractual, and commercial success of the project. Following shall be the key duties and responsibilities of Commercial Director:

1. Contract Management

• Negotiate and oversee execution of key contracts for various package contractors and consultants

• Ensure all contractual obligations are met by the various parties.

• Manage variations, claims, and dispute resolution processes.

2. Cost Control & Budget Management

• Establish and manage project budgets and forecasts.

• Monitor project costs and implement cost-saving measures where needed.

• Approve payments and monitor cash flow to ensure financial health of the project.

• Follow a stringent process of cost management and reporting.

3. Tendering & Procurement

• Oversee tender strategy, bid submissions, and selection of contractors and consultants.

• Lead commercial negotiations with clients and vendors.

4. Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.

• Implement risk registers and ensure compliance with risk management protocols.

5. Financial Reporting

• Provide accurate and timely financial reports to senior management and stakeholders.

• Oversee preparation of valuations, final accounts, and other commercial documentation.

6. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead the commercial team (quantity surveyors, procurement, contract managers).

• Liaise with clients, consultants and contractors.

• Act as the commercial and contractual point of contact for clients.

• Support the Project Director on all contractual and commercial matters and other technical and administrative matters.

7. Claims

• Handle contractual claims

• Provide contractual and commercial support during any litigation or arbitration, in close coordination with legal.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying, with at least 20 years of experience in a large international engineering and construction firm, is required.

• The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in infrastructure and buildings, with additional expertise in airport projects being an advantage.

• A Master's degree in Quantity Surveying and Professional Membership (MRICS) are highly preferred.

• A comprehensive understanding of industry business practices and contract negotiations is essential, along with the ability to perform effectively in a senior management role.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal abilities, and proven leadership capabilities are also critical for this position.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Commercial Director (Infrastructure & Building)

Sharjah, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Commercial Director to join our team! In this role you will get to commercial and contracts Management in a PMC role.

What You'll Be Doing:

The Commercial Director on behalf of PMC plays a critical leadership role focused on the financial, contractual, and commercial success of the project. Following shall be the key duties and responsibilities of Commercial Director:

1. Contract Management

• Negotiate and oversee execution of key contracts for various package contractors and consultants

• Ensure all contractual obligations are met by the various parties.

• Manage variations, claims, and dispute resolution processes.

2. Cost Control & Budget Management

• Establish and manage project budgets and forecasts.

• Monitor project costs and implement cost-saving measures where needed.

• Approve payments and monitor cash flow to ensure financial health of the project.

• Follow a stringent process of cost management and reporting.

3. Tendering & Procurement

• Oversee tender strategy, bid submissions, and selection of contractors and consultants.

• Lead commercial negotiations with clients and vendors.

4. Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.

• Implement risk registers and ensure compliance with risk management protocols.

5. Financial Reporting

• Provide accurate and timely financial reports to senior management and stakeholders.

• Oversee preparation of valuations, final accounts, and other commercial documentation.

6. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead the commercial team (quantity surveyors, procurement, contract managers).

• Liaise with clients, consultants and contractors.

• Act as the commercial and contractual point of contact for clients.

• Support the Project Director on all contractual and commercial matters and other technical and administrative matters.

7. Claims

• Handle contractual claims

• Provide contractual and commercial support during any litigation or arbitration, in close coordination with legal.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying, with at least 20 years of experience in a large international engineering and construction firm, is required.

• The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in infrastructure and buildings, with additional expertise in airport projects being an advantage.

• A Master's degree in Quantity Surveying and Professional Membership (MRICS) are highly preferred.

• A comprehensive understanding of industry business practices and contract negotiations is essential, along with the ability to perform effectively in a senior management role.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal abilities, and proven leadership capabilities are also critical for this position.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to

#J-18808-Ljbffr

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Commercial Director (Infrastructure & Building)

Sharjah, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Commercial Director to join our team! In this role you will get to commercial and contracts Management in a PMC role.

What You'll Be Doing:

The Commercial Director on behalf of PMC plays a critical leadership role focused on the financial, contractual, and commercial success of the project. Following shall be the key duties and responsibilities of Commercial Director:

1. Contract Management

• Negotiate and oversee execution of key contracts for various package contractors and consultants

• Ensure all contractual obligations are met by the various parties.

• Manage variations, claims, and dispute resolution processes.

2. Cost Control & Budget Management

• Establish and manage project budgets and forecasts.

• Monitor project costs and implement cost-saving measures where needed.

• Approve payments and monitor cash flow to ensure financial health of the project.

• Follow a stringent process of cost management and reporting.

3. Tendering & Procurement

• Oversee tender strategy, bid submissions, and selection of contractors and consultants.

• Lead commercial negotiations with clients and vendors.

4. Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.

• Implement risk registers and ensure compliance with risk management protocols.

5. Financial Reporting

• Provide accurate and timely financial reports to senior management and stakeholders.

• Oversee preparation of valuations, final accounts, and other commercial documentation.

6. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead the commercial team (quantity surveyors, procurement, contract managers).

• Liaise with clients, consultants and contractors.

• Act as the commercial and contractual point of contact for clients.

• Support the Project Director on all contractual and commercial matters and other technical and administrative matters.

7. Claims

• Handle contractual claims

• Provide contractual and commercial support during any litigation or arbitration, in close coordination with legal.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying, with at least 20 years of experience in a large international engineering and construction firm, is required.

• The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in infrastructure and buildings, with additional expertise in airport projects being an advantage.

• A Master's degree in Quantity Surveying and Professional Membership (MRICS) are highly preferred.

• A comprehensive understanding of industry business practices and contract negotiations is essential, along with the ability to perform effectively in a senior management role.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal abilities, and proven leadership capabilities are also critical for this position.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to .

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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for.
**Job Description:**
**Commercial Director (Infrastructure & Building)**
**Sharjah, UAE**
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Commercial Director** to join our team! In this role you will get to **commercial and contracts Management in a PMC role** .
**What You'll Be Doing:**
The **Commercial Director** on behalf of PMC plays a critical leadership role focused on the **financial, contractual, and commercial success** of the project. Following shall be the key duties and responsibilities of Commercial Director:
**1. Contract Management**
+ Negotiate and oversee execution of key contracts for various package contractors and consultants
+ Ensure all contractual obligations are met by the various parties.
+ Manage variations, claims, and dispute resolution processes.
**2. Cost Control & Budget Management**
+ Establish and manage project budgets and forecasts.
+ Monitor project costs and implement cost-saving measures where needed.
+ Approve payments and monitor cash flow to ensure financial health of the project.
+ Follow a stringent process of cost management and reporting.
**3. Tendering & Procurement**
+ Oversee tender strategy, bid submissions, and selection of contractors and consultants.
+ Lead commercial negotiations with clients and vendors.
**4. Risk Management**
+ Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
+ Implement risk registers and ensure compliance with risk management protocols.
**5. Financial Reporting**
+ Provide accurate and timely financial reports to senior management and stakeholders.
+ Oversee preparation of valuations, final accounts, and other commercial documentation.
**6. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management**
+ Lead the commercial team (quantity surveyors, procurement, contract managers).
+ Liaise with clients, consultants and contractors.
+ Act as the commercial and contractual point of contact for clients.
+ Support the Project Director on all contractual and commercial matters and other technical and administrative matters.
**7. Claims**
+ Handle contractual claims
+ Provide contractual and commercial support during any litigation or arbitration, in close coordination with legal.
**What Required Skills You'll Bring:**
+ **Bachelor's degree** in **Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying** , with **at least 20 years of experience in a large international engineering and construction** firm, is required.
+ **The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in infrastructure and buildings, with additional expertise in airport projects being an advantage.**
+ A Master's degree in Quantity Surveying and Professional Membership (MRICS) are highly preferred.
+ A comprehensive understanding of industry business practices and contract negotiations is essential, along with the ability to perform effectively in a senior management role.
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal abilities, and proven leadership capabilities are also critical for this position.
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to .
About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Associate Director, Infrastructure & Development Finance Group, MENAPAssociate Director, Infrastructure & Development Finance Group, MENAPStandard Chartered Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Associate Director, Infrastructure & Development Finance Group, MENAP

Key Responsibilities
Role may be hired as Associate or Associate Director Level based on candidate skills.
Strategy
• Participate in both origination and execution of Infrastructure & Development Finance Group (IDFG) transactions, from the pitch phase through to closing.
• Support the origination and execution of Infrastructure & Development Finance Group advisory and debt arranging transactions including detailed financial analysis, due diligence, and a careful review of project and finance documentation.
• Support the preparation of presentation materials for use in client meetings and internal stakeholder, covering topics such as financing markets, sector trends, strategic alternatives, and general Infrastructure & Development Finance Group structures etc.
• Prepare internal credit applications and business memos along with all supporting documents for various purposes including procuring the required approvals for each transaction
• Develop financial models and prepare associated presentations under financial advisory transactions to be used by the clients and other stake holders for project evaluation
• Evaluate detailed financial models under various operating scenarios and analyze the impacts of different sensitivities, capital structures, and potential financing transactions
• Perform financial analysis of projects based on company information, financial model, DD reports, and other information sources
• Keep an up-to-date knowledge of each of the assigned transaction including maintaining sufficient records on file to enable an audit or regulatory reviews
• Maintain up to date knowledge on clients and projects
• Research and analysis of markets and industries
• Develop and maintain strong relationship with clients' transaction level teams
• Coordinate efforts with deal team members across the Bank
• Involved in day-to-day project management and execution support
• Complete all required credit and regulatory examinations
• Assist the portfolio management team with the ongoing monitoring of the allotted Infrastructure & Development Finance Group transactions, highlight any potential risk issues, and help coordinate any discussions with the client and other lenders relevant to the transaction
Regulatory & Business Conduct
• Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group's Values and Code of Conduct.
• Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
• Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.
• Lead to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank's Conduct Principles: (Fair Outcomes for Clients; Effective Financial Markets; Financial Crime Compliance; The Right Environment.) *
• Serve as a Director of the Board
• Exercise authorities delegated by the Board of Directors and act in accordance with Articles of Association (or equivalent)
Skills and Experience

• Ability to read and Analyze documents
• Financial Modeling Skills
• Excellent with Excel
• Powerpoint presentation skills
• Strong Stakeholder Management abilities
• Product Knowledge

Qualifications
• Education Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or equivalent.
• Languages English
About Standard Chartered
We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.
Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.
Together we:

• Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
• Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
• Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term

What we offer
In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.

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Engineer - Pre Sales and Product Management

Job Type

Professional

AI or Artificial Intelligence

Job Id

1445900

• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Alternate Location Abu Dhabi
• Area of Interest Engineer - Pre Sales and Product Management
• Job Type Professional
• Technology Interest AI or Artificial Intelligence
• Job Id 1445900

New

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today, but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

Job Summary: Cisco is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Director to lead a critical AI infrastructure program within the Middle East, such as our partnerships with G42, or UAE Stargate. This role will be an integral part of the AI Infrastructure team, responsible for driving Cisco’s product solutions, running the day-to-day relationship, and supervising all technical and operational aspects of a specific, high-profile AI project. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in hyperscale environments and AI workloads, coupled with validated experience navigating and succeeding within the local business and cultural landscape of the Middle East.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Solution & Portfolio Leadership: Drive the adoption and integration of Cisco’s comprehensive product portfolio (hardware, software, and services) to meet the unique technical and operational demands of AI infrastructure within sovereign cloud environments. This includes understanding and influencing product roadmaps across various organizations such as AI networking, AI compute, Optics, CHG (Common Hardware Group), Security, and more.
• Technical & Operational Expertise: Apply deep technical and operational understanding of hyperscale cloud environments, AI infrastructure, and sophisticated networking to the program. This includes:
• Understanding AI workload requirements, including GPU consumption and the shift from InfiniBand (IB) to Ethernet Back-End (BE) networks.
• Ability to document and analyze the customer's network architecture (Front-End, Back-End, Backbone) and identify Cisco's positioning and opportunities.
• Awareness of driven solutions and the ability to articulate Cisco's value proposition within the program context.
• Program Leadership & Execution: Lead the successful planning, execution, and delivery of a designated strategic AI infrastructure program (e.g., G42, or UAE Stargate), ensuring alignment with customer requirements and Cisco's strategic objectives.
• Customer Relationship Management: Serve as the main point of contact for the assigned customer program, building and maintaining strong, trusted relationships with key technical and operational customers. Understand their evolving needs and translate them into actionable plans for Cisco.
• Multi-functional Coordination: Facilitate seamless teamwork across various Cisco internal teams, including engineering, sales, product management, and services, to ensure timely and effective delivery of solutions for the assigned program. Create vital forums for opportunity identification and issue resolution.
• Opportunity & Prioritization: Identify and assess new opportunities within the assigned program, bringing together both successes and lessons learned from any lost opportunities. Prioritize program activities and technical requirements to increase impact and strategic imperative.
• Communication & Influence: Effectively communicate complex technical and program-related information to both technical and non-technical audiences, influencing decisions and driving consensus within the program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Senior Product Leadership: 10+ years of dynamic experience in program management, technical sales, solutions architecture, or product management within the networking, ASIC, or network software domains, with a consistent track record of leading large-scale, complex technology programs.
• In-Region Expertise: Demonstrated experience working within the Middle East region, with a strong understanding of local business practices, cultural nuances, and regulatory environments.
• Deep Technical Competence: Extensive technical and operational understanding of hyperscale cloud environments, AI infrastructure, and data center networking, including:
• Experience with network/ASIC product management and/or network software product management.
• Validated knowledge of the shift to Ethernet Back-End networks and GPU-centric architectures for AI workloads.
• Ability to analyze and understand sophisticated network topologies (FE, BE, BB).
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering, computer Science, or related technical field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Customer Engagement: Excellent customer-facing skills, including presentation abilities and a strong focus on building and maintaining relationships with key customer partners.
• Multi-functional Collaboration: Validated ability to coordinate and drive efforts across diverse internal teams within a large, matrixed organization to achieve program objectives.
• Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Communication & Influence: Superior communication, presentation, and influencing skills, capable of engaging effectively with technical leaders and senior management.
• Operational Rigor: Experience with project management methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA) to track and run program progress effectively.
• Cisco Internal Knowledge: Familiarity with Cisco's internal development methodologies and NPI (New Product Introduction) lifecycle.
• Master's degree or equivalent experience

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put – we power the future.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with

empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees haveaccess to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days ofvacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Offpolicy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours ofunused sick timewill be carried forwardfrom one calendar yearto the nextsuch that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

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Director (AI Infrastructure Program) - UAE

Location:

Alternate Location

Area of Interest

Engineer - Pre Sales and Product Management

Job Type

Professional

AI or Artificial Intelligence

Job Id

1445900

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today, but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

Job Summary: Cisco is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Director to lead a critical AI infrastructure program within the Middle East, such as our partnerships with G42, or UAE Stargate. This role will be an integral part of the AI Infrastructure team, responsible for driving Cisco’s product solutions, running the day-to-day relationship, and supervising all technical and operational aspects of a specific, high-profile AI project. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in hyperscale environments and AI workloads, coupled with validated experience navigating and succeeding within the local business and cultural landscape of the Middle East.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Solution & Portfolio Leadership: Drive the adoption and integration of Cisco’s comprehensive product portfolio (hardware, software, and services) to meet the unique technical and operational demands of AI infrastructure within sovereign cloud environments. This includes understanding and influencing product roadmaps across various organizations such as AI networking, AI compute, Optics, CHG (Common Hardware Group), Security, and more.
• Technical & Operational Expertise: Apply deep technical and operational understanding of hyperscale cloud environments, AI infrastructure, and sophisticated networking to the program. This includes:
• Understanding AI workload requirements, including GPU consumption and the shift from InfiniBand (IB) to Ethernet Back-End (BE) networks.
• Ability to document and analyze the customer's network architecture (Front-End, Back-End, Backbone) and identify Cisco's positioning and opportunities.
• Awareness of driven solutions and the ability to articulate Cisco's value proposition within the program context.
• Program Leadership & Execution: Lead the successful planning, execution, and delivery of a designated strategic AI infrastructure program (e.g., G42, or UAE Stargate), ensuring alignment with customer requirements and Cisco's strategic objectives.
• Customer Relationship Management: Serve as the main point of contact for the assigned customer program, building and maintaining strong, trusted relationships with key technical and operational customers. Understand their evolving needs and translate them into actionable plans for Cisco.
• Multi-functional Coordination: Facilitate seamless teamwork across various Cisco internal teams, including engineering, sales, product management, and services, to ensure timely and effective delivery of solutions for the assigned program. Create vital forums for opportunity identification and issue resolution.
• Opportunity & Prioritization: Identify and assess new opportunities within the assigned program, bringing together both successes and lessons learned from any lost opportunities. Prioritize program activities and technical requirements to increase impact and strategic imperative.
• Communication & Influence: Effectively communicate complex technical and program-related information to both technical and non-technical audiences, influencing decisions and driving consensus within the program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Senior Product Leadership: 10+ years of dynamic experience in program management, technical sales, solutions architecture, or product management within the networking, ASIC, or network software domains, with a consistent track record of leading large-scale, complex technology programs.
• In-Region Expertise: Demonstrated experience working within the Middle East region, with a strong understanding of local business practices, cultural nuances, and regulatory environments.
• Deep Technical Competence: Extensive technical and operational understanding of hyperscale cloud environments, AI infrastructure, and data center networking, including:
• Experience with network/ASIC product management and/or network software product management.
• Validated knowledge of the shift to Ethernet Back-End networks and GPU-centric architectures for AI workloads.
• Ability to analyze and understand sophisticated network topologies (FE, BE, BB).
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering, computer Science, or related technical field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Customer Engagement: Excellent customer-facing skills, including presentation abilities and a strong focus on building and maintaining relationships with key customer partners.
• Multi-functional Collaboration: Validated ability to coordinate and drive efforts across diverse internal teams within a large, matrixed organization to achieve program objectives.
• Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Communication & Influence: Superior communication, presentation, and influencing skills, capable of engaging effectively with technical leaders and senior management.
• Operational Rigor: Experience with project management methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA) to track and run program progress effectively.
• Cisco Internal Knowledge: Familiarity with Cisco's internal development methodologies and NPI (New Product Introduction) lifecycle.
• Master's degree or equivalent experience

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put – we power the future.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with

empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees haveaccess to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days ofvacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Offpolicy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours ofunused sick timewill be carried forwardfrom one calendar yearto the nextsuch that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

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Project Director | Contracting | Infrastructure

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Senior Group HRBP | Master's in HR Management | Talent Acquisition | HR Business Partnership | HR Management | HR Game Changer | Organizational.

Position : Talent Acquisition Officer

Experience Required : Minimum 7 years in Talent Acquisition within contracting companies , preferably in infrastructure projects in the UAE.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes, from sourcing to onboarding
• Collaborate with department heads to understand manpower needs
• Manage talent pipelines for key technical and project-based roles
• Ensure timely and quality hiring in compliance with UAE labor laws
• Represent the company in career fairs and recruitment events

Candidate Profile :

• Proven recruitment experience (7+ years) in UAE-based contracting companies
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure project staffing needs
• Familiar with UAE labor market dynamics and recruitment platforms
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Based in or willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi

Interested candidates are invited to send their updated CV to (emailprotected) with the subject line : “Application – Talent Acquisition Officer – Abu Dhabi” .

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Engineer - Pre Sales and Product Management

Job Type

Professional

AI or Artificial Intelligence

Job Id

1445900

• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Alternate Location Abu Dhabi
• Area of Interest Engineer - Pre Sales and Product Management
• Job Type Professional
• Technology Interest AI or Artificial Intelligence
• Job Id 1445900

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Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today, but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

Job Summary: Cisco is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Director to lead a critical AI infrastructure program within the Middle East, such as our partnerships with G42, or UAE Stargate. This role will be an integral part of the AI Infrastructure team, responsible for driving Cisco’s product solutions, running the day-to-day relationship, and supervising all technical and operational aspects of a specific, high-profile AI project. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in hyperscale environments and AI workloads, coupled with validated experience navigating and succeeding within the local business and cultural landscape of the Middle East.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Solution & Portfolio Leadership: Drive the adoption and integration of Cisco’s comprehensive product portfolio (hardware, software, and services) to meet the unique technical and operational demands of AI infrastructure within sovereign cloud environments. This includes understanding and influencing product roadmaps across various organizations such as AI networking, AI compute, Optics, CHG (Common Hardware Group), Security, and more.
• Technical & Operational Expertise: Apply deep technical and operational understanding of hyperscale cloud environments, AI infrastructure, and sophisticated networking to the program. This includes:
• Understanding AI workload requirements, including GPU consumption and the shift from InfiniBand (IB) to Ethernet Back-End (BE) networks.
• Ability to document and analyze the customer's network architecture (Front-End, Back-End, Backbone) and identify Cisco's positioning and opportunities.
• Awareness of driven solutions and the ability to articulate Cisco's value proposition within the program context.
• Program Leadership & Execution: Lead the successful planning, execution, and delivery of a designated strategic AI infrastructure program (e.g., G42, or UAE Stargate), ensuring alignment with customer requirements and Cisco's strategic objectives.
• Customer Relationship Management: Serve as the main point of contact for the assigned customer program, building and maintaining strong, trusted relationships with key technical and operational customers. Understand their evolving needs and translate them into actionable plans for Cisco.
• Multi-functional Coordination: Facilitate seamless teamwork across various Cisco internal teams, including engineering, sales, product management, and services, to ensure timely and effective delivery of solutions for the assigned program. Create vital forums for opportunity identification and issue resolution.
• Opportunity & Prioritization: Identify and assess new opportunities within the assigned program, bringing together both successes and lessons learned from any lost opportunities. Prioritize program activities and technical requirements to increase impact and strategic imperative.
• Communication & Influence: Effectively communicate complex technical and program-related information to both technical and non-technical audiences, influencing decisions and driving consensus within the program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Senior Product Leadership: 10+ years of dynamic experience in program management, technical sales, solutions architecture, or product management within the networking, ASIC, or network software domains, with a consistent track record of leading large-scale, complex technology programs.
• In-Region Expertise: Demonstrated experience working within the Middle East region, with a strong understanding of local business practices, cultural nuances, and regulatory environments.
• Deep Technical Competence: Extensive technical and operational understanding of hyperscale cloud environments, AI infrastructure, and data center networking, including:
• Experience with network/ASIC product management and/or network software product management.
• Validated knowledge of the shift to Ethernet Back-End networks and GPU-centric architectures for AI workloads.
• Ability to analyze and understand sophisticated network topologies (FE, BE, BB).
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering, computer Science, or related technical field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Customer Engagement: Excellent customer-facing skills, including presentation abilities and a strong focus on building and maintaining relationships with key customer partners.
• Multi-functional Collaboration: Validated ability to coordinate and drive efforts across diverse internal teams within a large, matrixed organization to achieve program objectives.
• Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Communication & Influence: Superior communication, presentation, and influencing skills, capable of engaging effectively with technical leaders and senior management.
• Operational Rigor: Experience with project management methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA) to track and run program progress effectively.
• Cisco Internal Knowledge: Familiarity with Cisco's internal development methodologies and NPI (New Product Introduction) lifecycle.
• Master's degree or equivalent experience

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put – we power the future.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with

empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees haveaccess to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days ofvacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Offpolicy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours ofunused sick timewill be carried forwardfrom one calendar yearto the nextsuch that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

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