Project Coordinator- OEM
Job Description
*** Must be based in the UAE with at least 3 Years' Local Experience
Our client, a leading engineering-first OEM building modular, industrial-grade infrastructure for high-performance digital workloads, is looking for a Project Coordinator to drive their Prototype Program. You will manage day-to-day execution, hitting design freeze, prototype build milestones, TRL-7 testing, and evidence capture on schedule. This fast-paced, high-impact role demands strong planning, stakeholder coordination, and accountability, supporting the delivery of mission-critical hardware in challenging environments for global enterprise and institutional customers.
Core Responsibilities:
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Manage and continuously update the master delivery schedule across design, sourcing, fabrication, and testing, driving a clear weekly execution rhythm.
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Own the risk and issue log, proactively identifying exposures and pushing mitigation actions through to resolution.
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Monitor key decisions, uphold agreed decision timelines, and escalate constraints with clarity and solutions.
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Partner with the supply chain function to track procurement progress and accelerate delivery of critical, long-lead components.
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Ensure all TRL-7 test artifacts are properly collected, structured, and controlled for version accuracy.
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Plan and coordinate technical workshops, Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), inspections, and readiness reviews ahead of testing phases.
Key Outputs / Measures of Success:
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A consolidated project plan with concise weekly updates covering progress, dependencies, decisions, and risks.
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Actively maintained risk and action registers, including change control tracking.
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Coordinated TRL-7 testing roadmap with a clear view of evidence completeness and gaps.
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End-to-end supplier delivery tracker focused on expediting critical-path items.
Required Background & Capabilities:
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5+ years’ experience in project coordination or delivery roles within industrial EPC, OEM manufacturing, or power-sector environments.
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Demonstrated strength in planning, cross-functional coordination, and structured documentation.
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Comfortable operating at pace, owning outcomes, and escalating challenges early and constructively.
REF: FL V-146609