Senior Manager - Project Design Implementation

Responsibilities:

1. The position will be responsible for all activities required to complete the job purpose. The below list is only the key responsibilities associated with the role.

2. The position will be expected to support and collaborate with the wider team to the benefit of the delivery of the portfolio of works.

3. The position shall be able to independently identify, plan and lead initiatives and execute agreed plans and communicate positively and enthusiastically with all parties as required.

4. They shall maintain a professional approach to their work and be able to collaborate well and maintain productive and respectful relationships with others.

5. The Senior Project Manager (Design Implementation) will play a pivotal role in leading and overseeing the successful execution of complex projects within the organization's portfolio.

6. With a focus on design implementation, schedule adherence, and technical excellence, the role will drive the achievement of project objectives with precision and strategic insight.

7. The responsibilities encompass a wide spectrum of managerial, technical, and strategic functions, ensuring that projects are executed efficiently and in alignment with operational parameters.

8. From managing resources and budgets to maintaining technical consistency and fostering collaboration between Engineering and Delivery teams, the role is instrumental in shaping the success of projects.

Below is an outline of key responsibilities, categorized into managerial, technical, and strategic domains:

Key Managerial Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Take charge of project leadership, guiding design implementation teams to meet project goals effectively.

• Resource Allocation: Propose and manage resource allocation for projects, ensuring optimal utilization of workforce and budget resources.

• Budget Management: Set and manage project budgets, monitoring expenditures, and resource allocation to maintain cost control.

• Workforce Planning: Plan annual resources for 3rd party delivery teams, aligning future workload with project requirements.

• KPI Monitoring: Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives for 3rd party delivery teams.

• Effective Communication: Provide clear and concise instructions to project teams, ensuring efficient communication and coordination.

• Reporting: Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management, offering insights into project performance and challenges.

• Key Technical Responsibilities:

• Design Implementation Oversight: Oversee the implementation of project designs, ensuring alignment with operational parameters and design criteria.

• Schedule Adherence: Drive detailed engineering workstreams to meet project schedules, closely monitoring progress and addressing delays.

• Technical Consistency: Maintain technical consistency across projects by actively applying Lessons Learned processes and Value Engineering methodologies.

• Lessons Learned Implementation: Act as the custodian of Lessons Learned processes, implementing insights to enhance project performance and minimize risks.

• Value Engineering Ownership: Take ownership of Value Engineering initiatives, seeking opportunities to optimize project design and costs.

• Technical Issue Resolution: Lead the resolution of technical challenges, collaborating closely with HQ Departments to find effective solutions.

• Interdepartmental Coordination: Lead the interaction between Engineering and Delivery teams, fostering seamless coordination to achieve project objectives.

• Key Strategic Responsibilities:

• Market Engagement: Proactively engage in market intelligence activities to identify and collaborate with in-country service providers, fostering strategic partnerships.

• Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong relationships with project team members, suppliers, consultants, and contractors, enhancing collaboration.

• Process Improvement: Support the development and continuous improvement of departmental working practices, identifying and championing improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field (engineering, construction management, project management, etc.)

• Master's degree in relevant field (engineering, construction management, project management, etc.) is advantageous.

• Professional Certifications such as PMP are advantageous.