Manager- Projects Control

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:Manage and supervise the project planning, scheduling, cost estimating & budgeting, and provide input for developing execution strategies & plans to support the project teams in the project management for timely completion within approved budgets and in line with project objectives. Manage the development of Technical & Project Support department?s Business Plan, Budgeting, capital expenditure (CAPEX) forecasting and lead CAPEX and Operating Expenses (OPEX) optimization activities as part of cost reduction initiativesKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manages and supervise project Controls, planning & scheduling and cost estimation and provide advice to Management and support project management teams during the project?s life cycle from pre-concept up to projects completion.
• Manages the development of Technical & Project support department?s annual Budget and 5-year business plan.
• Acts as a custodian of VAP process and IPR planning focal point; liaise with ADNOC IPR focal point.
• Supervises monitoring and reporting the projects progress and performance of Technical Centres Divisions? activities to ADNOC UDR Senior management and shareholders.
• Leads the initiatives of CAPEX and OPEX Optimization to improve the Capital Efficiency and reduce cost per barrel.
• Maintains /update of planning and cost estimation standard operating procedures.

Operational Plans

• Develop consistent and realistic long- and short-term operational plans for the Department in line with the Division objectives and manage the implementation of the approved long and short term plans and ensure they are effectively converted into its performance objectives to realise the Division Objectives and established service levels.

Budgets and Operational Plans

• Develop and manage the Department annual budget in line with the Division?s business objectives and operational plans ensuring that adequate funding provision is made for all Department activities.
• Monitor expenditure against approved Department budget on a regular basis; investigate, highlight and reconcile any significant variances to ensure effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Develop and implement appropriate Department policies, processes, systems, standards, procedures and internal controls, Company guidelines in order to support execution of the Division?s work programs in line with Company and International standards.

Performance Management

• Contribute to the development of the Division?s KPI?s and ensure proper cascade of the Performance objectives within the Department and establish monitoring mechanisms to ensure delivery of these objectives and promote a performance driven culture.
• Manage the implementation of the Company Performance Management System for individuals within the Department in accordance with Company approved guidelines.

People Development

• Develop knowledge, competencies and innovative spirit in the Department and support the establishment of Personal Development Plans (PDP?s), Succession Planning and Talent pipeline within the Department in coordination with the Human Capability Group to continuously develop employees with emphasis on UAE Nationals to meet Emiratization targets.

Organisation Structure and Development

• Review, develop and recommend the appropriate organisation structure for the Department that will best utilise human capital while proactively incorporating sustainability into the on-going work practices to meet the business objectives.

Risk Management

• Contribute and support establishment of a Corporate Integrated Risk Management System within the Department, while identifying and assessing relevant domain risks and implement measures to manage and mitigate all identified risks within the Department.
• Communicate corporate business ethics and Company?s Code of Conduct to employees within the Department and ensure compliance to the Corporate Policies and guidelines.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Promote an organisation culture that encourages innovation, enhances employee motivation and supports initiatives for implementation of Change Management to continuously improve the Department operations and services.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Provide strong and visible leadership to promote a positive HSE culture
• Communicate HSE Policy, Objectives, Requirements, Expectations and the most significant risks to ADNOC UDR PMT and Contractors
• Identify, document and communicate HSE roles and responsibilities to the staff.
• Ensure risk assessments are conducted and Safe systems of work are implemented for the work activities.
• Implement reporting of Incidents, hazards, near misses and closeout of investigation recommendation.
• Ensure work is carried out in line with the ADNOC HSE procedure requirements.
• Ensure dissemination of Learning from Incidents to all respective parties
• Carryout the emergency responsibilities in line with the respective roles as per the emergency organization

Management Information Systems (MIS) and Reports

• Ensure that all Department MIS and Progress Reports are prepared to provide accurate and timely reports and necessary information to company management to effectively manage the business

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor Degree in Process or Mechanical Engineering discipline.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

• 12 years of experience including 5 years in a supervisory position in Project Planning & cost estimation/project management within the oil/gas industry.

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