About the Job
The Sr. Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the overall execution of Power Conversion projects for the company Phase-II Bulk Program, including management of consortium type org. structure, EPC interfaces, and adherence to program execution strategy (PES) to drive standard work in project execution across the program’s portfolios. The successful candidate would be accountable from Contract signature up to securing project FACs and successfully closing the company’s contractual obligations.
The role requires the candidate to participate in leadership-level planning, budgeting, reviews, etc., and support the Senior Project Director in such objectives.
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What you'll do
As the successful candidate, you will have ownership and accountability from start to finish of the assigned projects, including effective communication with customers, cross-functional teams, EPCs, and Customer Consultants. Your responsibilities include:
- Primary point of contact for the customer on assigned projects. Must have a strong customer-centric attitude.
- Support the Senior Project Director with Program level planning, budgeting, etc. for our scope in Saudi Arabia.
- Present to senior leadership project progress.
- Act on behalf of SPD during annual leaves, overlapping commitments, etc.
- Consortium leadership of Power Conversion suppliers, partners, and management of external stakeholders (customer, EPCs, Eng. consultants).
- Accountable for SQDC metrics and prioritizing the company way.
- Drive STOP WORK culture and EHS life-saving rules.
- Active leadership in quality processes and applying lean practices in project organization and influencing supply chain to ensure Non-Conformity record (NCR) mitigation.
- Timely delivery of the company’s supply scope and engineering studies.
- Responsible for Project Profit & Loss (P&L), margin improvement, cash collection, and bonds management.
- Full knowledge of Contract and technical books of the project. Responsible for ensuring cross-functional teams are also aware of the Contract and the company’s obligations.
- Develop and continually maintain risk & opportunity registers throughout the project.
- Working knowledge of Equipment (synchronous condensers, circuit breakers, transformers, etc.) and performance guarantees.
- Support development of project schedules, vet the regular schedule updates, and have strategy for critical path analysis including concurrent delay claims.
- Working knowledge on logistics incoterms, including DDP scope and risks.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or equivalent.
- 10 to 15 years’ experience in the energy industry with specific focus on Project Management.
- Seasoned experience working on large complex projects as a Sr. PM. Experience as leader of Consortium / Turnkey projects is a plus.
- Must be fluent in Arabic and English (verbal and written).
- Willingness to be relocated across different project locations of the program.
- Experience with scheduling software, i.e., Primavera P6.
Eligibility Requirement
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in KSA without company sponsorship or time restrictions.
What will make you stand out
- Drives SQDC and the company Way as part of the Program Execution Strategy (PES).
- Prior involvement in projects for the company.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Self-starter with high discipline, able to deliver and lead cross-functional teams to success.
- Concise presentation skills to leadership and customer.
- Experience working in the company Power Conversion Commissioning/Installation.
Location
Dammam
