Head of O&G Projects

DI-Africa; Puteaux; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DI-Africa in the Paris area is seeking a Head of Oil & Gas Projects to lead the development and delivery of logistics solutions for Africa-based campaigns. Based in Puteaux, you will oversee project teams across multiple countries, coordinating with operations, finance, and client stakeholders to ensure successful execution from studies to demobilisation.

You will shape CAPEX plans, manage budgets, and drive tender responses while building strong relationships with operators, drilling

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in logistics, supply chain, engineering or related field.
• 10+ years’ experience in Oil & Gas logistics (supply base, drilling or subsea campaigns).
• Experience leading international project teams and multi-country coordination.
• Strong commercial acumen and risk management in large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the O&G projects team, allocate resources and set priorities.
• Lead tender responses, from kick-off to proposal and client clarifications.
• Develop client relationships with O&G operators and contractors.
• Design logistics and CAPEX plans, including heavy lift and port solutions.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and compliant.

Skills

O&G logistics

Leadership

Project management

International coordination

Commercial acumen

Education

Master’s degree in logistics or related field

Job description

Puteaux (Paris area), France – travel to Africa as required

Contract

Permanent (CDI)

Reporting Line

Energy & Project Solutions Director

Remit: Lead the development and delivery of logistics solutions for Oil & Gas projects across Africa, from early studies and tendering through implementation, execution and demobilisation.

CONTEXT & ENVIRONMENT

Our client is a leading multimodal logistics operator on the African continent, covering port, logistics, maritime and rail activities. Part of a major international shipping and logistics group, it relies on more than a century of expertise and over 23,000 employees across nearly 50 countries to provide its African and global customers with tailor-made, innovative logistics solutions, with the ambition of contributing sustainably to Africa’s transformation.

The Head of O&G Projects joins the Oil & Gas team of the Energy & Project Solutions Department. The scope covers exploration drilling, SURF and subsea campaigns, field development and offshore supply bases. The role reports to the Energy & Project Solutions Director and works closely with the O&G Director, the Bid Development Department, the Finance and Business Plan teams, and country and port teams.

This is an opportunity to have a real impact in a company that places Africa at the heart of its strategy, within an international environment.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and develop the O&G projects team: define roles, allocate resources across projects, set priorities and support skills development, in coordination with country and project managers

Business Development & Tendering

Map O&G opportunities by basin, block, operator and project phase; assess drilling and SURF campaign timing, demand and commercial potential; prepare go/no-go recommendations

Lead O&G tender responses with the Bid Development Department, from kick-off and task allocation to technical proposal, compliance matrix, implementation plan and client clarifications

Develop client relationships with O&G operators, drilling contractors, and EPC and subsea contractors, and work with internal partners to support new business

Solution Design, CAPEX & Business Plan

Design logistics and supply base solutions for operators, drilling contractors, and EPC and subsea contractors, including out-of-gauge and heavy lift packages

Translate client requirements into a supply base solution and assess gaps with local port and country teams, covering storage, O&G-rated lifting, pipe yard, wash bay, DNV CCUs, bunkering and dry bulk, waste including NORM, customs and personnel logistics

Build the BOQ and CAPEX requirements and steer the business plan with Finance, including pricing, occupancy and sensitivity scenarios, and residual value of assets

Identify, qualify and manage local subcontractors and partners for manpower, equipment rental, welding and sea-fastening, husbandry and crew change services, including RFQs, offer comparison and alignment on scope and organisation

Prepare retro-planning and mobilisation schedules aligned with the client campaign start, and secure equipment and personnel lead times

Project Implementation & Execution

Master the contractual obligations and requirements of the projects

Ensure projects are implemented and executed smoothly, in compliance with contractual commitments, customer expectations, and the goals and standards set for the projects

Monitor progress and performance against contract obligations, planning and deliverables, and identify risks and problem areas

Ensure contractual obligations and challenges are understood and properly taken into account by Country Management and the Project Team

Ensure projects are delivered within the set budget, and report any financial deviation to management

Mitigate contractual, financial and operational risks during implementation and execution

Plan and meet deadlines for each step and milestone of the implementation phase

Reporting, Documentation & Compliance

Attend internal, client and supplier meetings as required, and ensure information is formalised and shared with the main stakeholders

Coordinate project reporting based on contractual obligations, and ensure all reports required by the project owner are accurate and sent on time

Coordinate and assist in producing the documentation required by the customer (SOP, TMP, ERP) within the specified timeframe

Report non-conformities, develop corrective action and risk mitigation plans with project and country teams, and support timely dispute resolution

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education

Master’s-level degree (or equivalent) in logistics, supply chain, engineering or a related field

Experience

Minimum 10 years’ experience in Oil & Gas logistics (supply base, drilling or subsea campaigns)

Exposure to operators, drilling contractors, and EPC and subsea contractors

Proven experience leading project teams, allocating resources across concurrent projects and developing team capabilities in an international environment

Technical Skills

Oil & Gas logistics needs across exploration, development and production phases (drilling, SURF and subsea, production support)

QHSE & CSR

Offshore supply base management, including equipment and facilities sizing and implementation (pipe yard, DNV CCUs, bunkering, waste management)

Port and marine operations, international freight forwarding

Lifting and handling, including heavy lift

Customs processes (exemption, temporary admission, import and export regimes)

Contract management, tender management, BOQ, CAPEX and business plan

Languages

English and French mandatory

Qualities

Strong leadership and team-development skills

Commercial acumen, rigour and sound judgement in go/no-go decisions

Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, internal and external, across countries

Appetite for Africa and for working in an international environment

Job Conditions

Based in Puteaux, France

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