Project Director

Hithium is a global leader in high-performance Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), driving the energy transition with cutting-edge lithium-ion technology. We serve utility, industrial, and grid-scale customers across the globe and are expanding our execution footprint in the UAERole OverviewWe are seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Director to support the successful delivery of Hithium’s BESS projects in UAE and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure our local delivery aligns with contractual, regulatory, and Saudization requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Coordination & Interface ManagementCoordinate daily activities with the Project Director, Sales, After-Sales, Applications Engineering and EPC contractor for all client-facing scopes.Act as a focal point for the EPC contractor on site, ensuring alignment on technical, scheduling, and HSSE matters.Liaise with the quality team in HQ (China) to ensure QA/QC standards are met across all local workstreams.Project Documentation & ReviewsReview, track, and flag issues within key project documents including schedules, design submissions, RFIs, NCRs, and contractual deliverables.Ensure SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) schedules are aligned with the EPC contractor and client expectations.Regulatory & Local ComplianceCoordinate local content initiatives, in alignment with NIDLP and other Saudi industrial strategies.Support implementation of HSSE standards and assist in ensuring all activities meet KSA legal, municipal, and GACA/ECRA regulatory standards.Permitting & LogisticsAssist with planning and execution of site activities, including logistics, equipment deliveries, and permit applications.Liaise with local authorities, customs, and ministries as required for the project.Meetings & ReportingSchedule and document regular meetings with the EPC contractor and other key stakeholders.Provide detailed project status reports, risk registers, and KPI dashboards to the Project Director.Support proactive risk identification and mitigation for inflight projects.Ideal Candidate ProfileBachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management, or related discipline.Minimum 10 years’ experience in project coordination, preferably within energy, construction, or infrastructure sectors in the Middle East.Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, including sales, after-sales, and technical delivery groups.Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency highly advantageous.Proficient in MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and project management platforms (e.g., Primavera, Smartsheet).