Project Management Services Manager - North Africa

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Role Overview

Reporting to the Area B&I Leader, the Project Management Services Manager - North Africa will lead the commercial development and delivery of Project Management Services across North Africa. As a seller-doer, the role combines market development, client engagement, tendering and account growth with hands-on leadership of selected assignments. The position will establish a sustainable and profitable Project Management Services activity, ensure consistent delivery and strengthen Bureau Veritas positioning as a trusted partner throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales

• Own and develop the Project Management Services commercial pipeline for North Africa, in coordination with the Area B&I Leader and local Operating Groups.
• Identify target clients and strategic opportunities across buildings, infrastructure, transportation, industrial and major capital projects.
• Lead client meetings, needs assessment and technical-commercial presentations; build relationships with asset owners, developers, public authorities, investors and contractors.
• Prepare and coordinate expressions of interest, prequalifications, proposals and tenders, and negotiate commercial and technical terms through to award or closure.
• Drive cross-selling with existing B&I services and maintain accurate opportunity, order intake, revenue and pipeline forecasts.

Project Delivery & Operational Leadership

• Act as project director, project manager or senior advisor for selected assignments, from mobilisation through delivery and close-out.
• Define delivery strategies, governance, execution plans and controls; lead or oversee planning, progress monitoring, cost and change control, risk management and reporting.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary internal teams, external specialists, partners and subcontractors to ensure safe, timely and profitable delivery.
• Monitor project financial performance, including revenue recognition, margin, cash collection and resource productivity.
• Ensure compliance with Bureau Veritas governance, quality, ethics, independence, confidentiality, health and safety and document-control requirements.

Service Development & Operational Readiness

• Adapt the MCA Project Management Services portfolio to North African market needs and local client expectations.
• Develop standard service descriptions, methodologies, pricing models, reporting templates and quality checklists.
• Identify capability gaps and propose recruitment, training, partnerships or subcontracting solutions.
• Support local teams with opportunity qualification, solution design, bid reviews and project recovery where required.

Stakeholder & Team Management

• Work closely with the Area B&I Leader, country management, sales, operational, technical and finance teams.
• Coordinate with MCA and Global B&I experts, and provide functional guidance, coaching and operational oversight to project management resources.
• Represent Bureau Veritas in client forums, professional events and industry networks.

Main Challenges

• Establish a visible, differentiated and commercially viable offering in a competitive, price-sensitive market.
• Balance sales generation with hands-on delivery and convert early opportunities into profitable, repeatable revenue.
• Build scalable local capability without compromising quality, governance, independence or client responsiveness.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Education: Engineering, architecture, construction management or another relevant technical degree.
• Experience: Significant professional experience in project, programme or construction management within buildings and/or infrastructure, including responsibility for complex project delivery.
• Languages: Fluent in French and English. Arabic is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to develop business, engage clients, prepare proposals and convert opportunities into contracts.
• Strong knowledge of project governance, planning and scheduling, cost control, risk management, change control, contract administration and management reporting.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors and client stakeholders.
• Familiarity with recognised project management frameworks and digital project controls and reporting tools.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, negotiation, commercial and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Commercial mindset, autonomy, and the ability to operate effectively in a matrix organisation.
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the credibility to engage senior clients and delivery teams.
• Relevant professional certification in project management is an advantage.
• Based in Morocco and willing to travel across North Africa and, when required, the wider MCA region.
• High standards of integrity, client confidentiality and compliance with Bureau Veritas values and policies.
• Mindset & Values: Pragmatic, entrepreneurial and results-oriented, with a strong commitment to operational excellence and profitable growth.

Why Join Us

By joining Bureau Veritas Morocco, you will become part of a multinational company present in more than 140 countries, with strong ambition and interesting career development prospects. We offer:

• Competitive salary
• A stimulating work environment focused on innovation