Create delivery excellence across assigned project/program/portfolio of projects, provide certainty and confidence to the customer/project sponsor, and robust control of project scope, schedule, cost and risk. Specifies and directs the implementation and completion of one or more major projects or programs, including responsibility for managing safety, scope, cost, schedule and risk, and ensuring appropriate reporting and governance is in place.
Responsible for delivery of project(s)/program(s)/portfolio to agreed scope, specifications, schedule and budget, for managing change and customer relationships. Delivers project(s)/program(s)/portfolio which often involves a high level of complexity and risk with multiple workstreams and high financial risk.
Foster and facilitate continuous improvement in all areas of project performance and related services. Oversee the successful set up and delivery of all nominated projects. Ensure that the project set up procedures and implementation strategies are complied with for each project. Allocate appropriate project management resources to enhance the project's success. Ensure the attainment of the highest project management standards through the application of Company Procedures and development of project plans. Ensure Company Policies and Procedures are being implemented. Exercise good human resources management skills, in particular communication and leadership. Convene regular functional meetings for the dissemination and discussion of information/issues. Contribute to the ongoing refinement of the Company business plan. Ensure that staff resources are effectively utilized and managed and given opportunities for training and career development. Facilitate a teamwork approach with all stakeholders (Internal employees, clients, corporate members). Ensure that the Project Management department structure and resource base is maintained and developed. Ensure that Company's Core Values are communicated to and understood by the Project Management department. Communicate company Business objectives and targets to the Project Management department. Motivate the Team to achieve agreed key objectives and profit targets through the joint development of action plans and by obtaining their personal commitment to them. Participate as a member of the Strategic Leadership Team and other committees as required. Ensure that the company Strategic Leadership Team is made aware of important matters concerning the Project Management Team by the issue of a monthly report and the provision of other written communications as and when necessary. Participate in bid management processes. Participate in the risk assessment of tenders. Participate where appropriate in the post tender pre-award negotiations including either personally or via the proposed Project Manager. Promote effective liaison and maintain harmonious relationships with Clients. Maintain good employee relations and projection of the company's image to clients, public, and other third parties. Qualifications: Degree or Diploma in Project Management, or 20 Years experience on projects in a leadership role. Experience to execute a mega project. Experience in remote African locations desirable. Knowledge, skills and experience: General engineering knowledge. Clear understanding of the requirements of The Project Management Body of Knowledge. Thorough understanding of Engineering Management Processes gained through on site experience. Knowledge of Construction Processes including Constructability Reviews. Knowledge of Project Financial and Cost Management Processes. Ability to establish, implement and maintain project and contract programmes. Experience and knowledge in commercial terms and conditions and the basic Law of Contracts. Ability to establish and implement Quality Management processes in compliance with the company established systems and procedures. Thorough understanding of the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety regulations. Thorough understanding of Risk Management processes. Multi-disciplinary experience of all aspects relating to the area under your control. Experience of all aspects of multi-discipline projects. Personal attributes: Decision making skills. Analytical / problem solving skills. High level of numeracy / cost forecasting skills / financial understanding skills. Interpersonal negotiating and relationship skills. Effective conflict resolution skills. Excellent organisational skills. Excellent communication skills. Sympathetic and a good listener. Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com
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