Manager Project Planning

ADNOC Group

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 350,000 - 550,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

ADNOC Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking a leader to specify, develop, select and implement PM systems across the group, ensuring best-in-class processes and tools for project management and control.

You will oversee standard guidelines, administration, and competency development, while coordinating with group companies and the Human Capability Group to build a UAE-national workforce aligned with Emiratization goals.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering or relevant disciplines.
15 years of experience with project management systems development and management.

Responsibilities

Lead specification, identification, development, selection and implementation rollout of PM systems across ADNOC Group.
Oversee group’s project management processes, systems and tools; monitor alignment with targets and report deviations.
Define and disseminate group-specific Project Management Standards, Procedures, methodologies and tools.
Lead development of competency and career development for project management personnel.

Skills

Project management systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering or relevant disciplines

Job description

Job Description:

JOB PURPOSE:
Lead the specification, identification, development, selection and implementation rollout to Group companies and maintenance of best in class processes, systems and tools including but not limited to PM portfolio and project based software, PS cost and scheduling software to deliver successful and efficient project management & control systems across the ADNOC Group Companies.
Manage the standard implementation and roll out of project management system guidelines, documentation and administration.
Lead the identification and selection of best practice project management and project services systems,
Manage the standard implementation and roll out of project management system guidelines, documentation and administration.
Lead the assurance of competence and assessments of project management system and administration personnel throughout ADNOC and advising on areas for development.
Ensure that ADNOC Project Management processes, systems and tools are being administered and maintained throughout the Group Companies.
Establish and lead the ADNOC Group wide project management systems knowledge community.

Key Accountabilities

Project Management Systems

Lead the specification, identification, development, selection and implementation rollout to Group companies and maintenance of best in class processes, systems and tools including but not limited to PM portfolio and project based software, PS cost and scheduling software to deliver successful and efficient project management & control systems across the ADNOC Group Companies.
Oversee group’s overall Project Management processes, systems and tools; monitor alignment with defined targets and identify deviations and risks to be reported to the Head of Function.
Act as the custodian, and define detailed group-specific Project Management Systems Standards, Procedures, methodologies and tools in line with ADNOC guidelines and ensure their dissemination in the organization and compliance.
Provide technical expertise on Project Management processes, systems and tools and Administration whenever required.
Lead development of Project Management & Project Services competency and career development program; in addition to establishing clear deployment guidelines with the objective of ensuring having the right capability for the success of the capital delivery program.

Project Control

Support the Project Manager in controlling the individual project, applying company’s methodologies, processes and templates.
Maintain the project management and control systems for the project in terms of administration.
Support timely identification of potential issues and mitigation actions.
Drive timely MoC for changes that may affect the asset and the project and manage MoC process.
Educate the PMT / IPMT on project management & project services systems methodologies, processes, templates, etc.

Management

Plan and supervise the activities of the personnel and resources of the Department to achieve the Division objectives in an efficient and cost-conscious manner while ensuring implementation of approved operational plans for the Department in line with Division objectives.
Develop the 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.

Budgets and Operational Plans

Compile and provide input for preparation of the Division budgets and regularly monitor expenditure against approved the Department budget levels.
Investigate, highlight and reconcile any significant variances to ensure effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

Lead the implementation of approved Department policies, processes, systems, standards, procedures and internal controls in order to support execution of the Division work programs in line with Company and International standards.

Performance Management

Implement the Company Performance Management System for individuals within the Department in accordance with Company approved guidelines and continuously monitor the achievement of the Department KPIs related to the approved Annual Performance Management Contract and the Balanced Score Card.

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.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

Encourage innovation, enhance employee motivation and support initiatives for implementation of Change Management to continuously improve operations and services.
Propose improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with ISO standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the Department.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

Support the institution of an HSE culture and ensure compliance with relevant HSE policies, procedures, systems & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines across the Department in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.
Ensure adequate HSE training and induction for all Department employees to meet HSE standards.

Management Information Systems (MIS) and Reports

Prepare all Department MIS and progress reports to provide accurate and timely reports and necessary information to Company Management to effectively manage the business.

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