Senior Manager - Project Management

AD Ports Group

Job Description

Oversee and manage large projects for Noatum Ports (global scope) from deal signing until country specific project team is mobilized.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage Noatum Ports projects from deal signing until local project team is mobilised ensuring all work streams (busines and asset) are effectively mobilised to deliver the business case.
• Optimise value through the mobilisation of execution phase ensuring the right cross-functional tradeoffs are made.
• Drive cost-effective use of external consultants and contractors.
• Conduct proactive cross-fucntional stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Drive the effective use of an integrated project schedule.
• Ensure an effective and realistic resource plan is established including proactive mobilisation of on-location project team.
• Lead assigned project team resources from functions towards successful teamwork.
• Ensure there is clear accountability for all project deliverables.
• Define work package and tender strategy in collaboration with Asset delivery team and Procurement.
• Proactively bring forward issues and opportunites for leadership attention ensuring these can be addressed early while the opportunity to do so is largest.
• Drive clear change management control for scope changes ensuring impact is understood before changes are pursued.
• Ensure project reporting and documentation are well maintained.
• Assess potential project risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring project success and compliance with safety regulations.
• Early engament with Business Development team to ensure business case is implementable and faclitating a smooth handover of responsibilities.
• Facilitate input to BD team enabling them to access implementation and operation experience.
• Ensure a clear baseline is established including scope, business case and timeline.
• Contribute to the establishment of Noatum Ports project management practices.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across group departments.
  
  

People Management Responsibilities:

• Lead assigned project team resources from internal departments.
• Lead assigned consultants and contractors mobilised before local project team.
• Drive and participate in the recruitment and selection process of local project teams.
• Mediate conflicts and facilitate resolution among team members or stakeholders to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering or a related field. Masters degree is a plus
• Project Management Certification (PMP , CAPM , CBA or similar) is advantageous