Deputy Project Manager

Deputy Project Manager

Location: Port Harcourt/Los Lagos, NIGERIA

Our Client

The client is a prominent global company in the oil and gas industry, focusing on subsea, onshore, offshore, and surface technology. Their goal is to improve the efficiency of the global energy sector. They achieve this by consistently challenging traditional norms and dedicating resources to their workforce of over 32,000 employees, spanning 72 countries and representing 122 nationalities. Our client's organisation strives to provide an inspirational work environment by addressing some of the most intricate technical and engineering challenges worldwide, working alongside a diverse global team.

Responsibilities

The Deputy Project Manager performs end-to-end project management functions on large, complex, engineered-to-order projects. This role works with cross-functional business units as a key member of the team to ensure that programs are being managed using program management best practices, supporting the implementation and planning of fulfillment operations. In addition to program responsibilities, the Deputy Project Manager will work across the portfolio, tracking and reporting as necessary, to ensure all value streams are performing to deliver an effective program. Overall responsibility for team implementation.

QUALITY

• Responsible for being familiar with the Company's Quality policies and taking an active role in the compliance and improvement of Company's Administration System
• Maintains service quality as an immediate priority when working across all areas of the business and continually seeks areas for improvement.
• Responsible for ensuring QMS is followed in accordance with product requirements through an API, including independent third-party witnesses.

OPERATIONS

• As a senior member of the PMO, I am able to mentor and support other team members in project management knowledge areas.
• Implement strategic techniques to mitigate potential project risks and promote maximum productivity by conducting regular meetings to monitor the project's progress.
• Monitor and control the implementation of the portfolio to ensure the preservation of scope and support delivery that is on time, on budget, and in compliance with standards and practices.
• Develop and maintain project procedures consistent with contractual documents and quality plans.
• Compile and analyze a wide range of program and portfolio metrics.
• Oversee output from engineering, procurement, fulfilment implementation, and commissioning teams as a client advocate.
• Utilize basic engineering fundamentals and practices to track and budget progress toward project milestones.
• Track and maintain visibility of procurement activity required on project work scopes.
• Establish control baselines, track performance, and identify trends and variances to support forecasting.
• Monitor project implementation to achieve maximum effectiveness for international and domestic projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business, engineering, or related field
• 15+ years' project management experience in engineered-to-order projects in the deepwater oil and gas industry.
• Proficient in project cost control and analysis, with demonstrable experience in project planning and scheduling
• Competent in the use of computer software applications used for project control and administration, including Microsoft Suite
• Experience and in-depth knowledge in project planning, implementation, monitoring, and control concepts, as well as excellent project management skills.
• High level of expertise in Primavera P6, Microsoft Office products and MS Project

PREFERRED

• 20+ years' project management experience in engineered-to-order projects in the deepwater oil and gas industry.
• 15+ years' experience working in PMOs and project staff.

REQUIRED

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal & external stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Capable of working with minimal supervision or direction
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks in a high-energy environment.
• Ability to work independently in a self-directed manner and to work collaboratively in a team-focused atmosphere.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, and ERP systems
• Deep aptitude in the financial and cost areas related to project cost controls, including a thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting ethics.