Senior Principal Package Management Spec

About the Role
The Senior Principal Package Management Specialist is responsible for addressing unique and complex challenges that significantly affect the business. This role requires proactive identification and resolution of the most intricate issues impacting the management and direction of the business. As a specialist in Package Management, this position possesses a comprehensive understanding of the Supply Chain function. The Senior Principal Package Management Specialist influences the direction and resource allocation of programs and projects within their field, all while adhering to general functional policies and industry guidelines. The role necessitates innovative thinking to create effective solutions to Package Management challenges.

Responsibilities
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Functionally report to the Area Package Management Lead, and project-related reports to SCM Lead with a dotted line to PM
• Drive collaboration between Engineering, Supply Chain, QHSES, and Suppliers to ensure delivery of packages on schedule and within budget
• Take complete ownership of critical, high-value POs or Subcontracts
• Interface with various functions to identify and resolve bottlenecks and delays
• Serve as the main point of contact for vendor communications with a focus on delivery
• Identify, document, quantify, escalate, and manage risks related to package delivery
• Maintain accurate accounting of package costs, commitments, changes, and forecasts
• Organize and attend periodic status meetings with vendors and clients as necessary
• Collaborate with project planning to report and update on delivery schedules
• Develop and maintain contingency plans and lessons learned
• Ensure timely handover of vendor documentation
• Enforce the Management of Change process and Project Change Notices (PCNs)
• Identify and recruit talented individuals for the package management discipline
• Investigate technologies and processes that enhance productivity and schedule confidence
• Interact with clients as agreed upon with the project management team
• May hold process ownership for the Package Management body of knowledge
• Responsible for managing multiple package managers as assigned
• Assigned the largest, multi-discipline Project Packages at the discretion of the function and project
• Act as the formal point of contact for all communications with assigned Package Vendors following PO award
• Overall responsible for the delivery of all assigned engineered packages throughout the project life cycle
• Establish key progress measurements for packages to ensure focus on key engineering deliverables, long lead procurement issues, sub-order tracking, manufacturing, and testing
• Establish and maintain relationships with Clients and Vendors
• Ensure compliance with the Prime Contract, including managing variations
• Manage Vendors/Suppliers to prevent delays or schedule/cost overruns, escalating issues as needed
• Manage the escalation process within the broader organization, involving category management and functional management teams
• Oversee all commercial interfaces, ensuring all parties are informed and issues are recorded, communicated, and resolved
• Monitor and manage the delivery risk profile and mitigation measures with assistance from relevant departments
• Oversee planning, performance, and resource allocation of Package team personnel throughout the project
• Facilitate the resolution of issues or conflicts between departments or clients concerning designated packages
• Liaise across project functions and relevant discipline engineers to ensure the timely completion of deliverables impacting package delivery
• Continuously monitor costs (actual + forecast) against budget
• Ensure the timely delivery of critical package activities according to the Quality Management System
• Manage formal correspondence, overseeing the control of all related documentation
• Take reasonable steps to ensure that company safety and environmental guidelines are communicated to suppliers, understood, and adhered to
• Provide leadership and commitment to HSES matters within the project
• Ensure timely handover of vendor information as required by the Engineering schedule
• Guarantee all delivered products meet client requirements
• Ensure adherence to project execution processes, including preparation of procedures, readiness reviews, and task plans
• Arrange and attend meetings with Clients and Vendors
• Oversee contingency planning and lessons learned for the delivery scope
• Collaborate with project planners and fabrication teams, regularly updating against baseline delivery dates and informing project management of anomalies

Qualifications
Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a relevant discipline
• 10-16 years of relevant experience
• Well-versed in prime and vendor contractual obligations
• Possesses substantial commercial, technical, and business acumen, including strong written and verbal communication skills