VP Project Delivery

Oman Investment Authority; Muscat; On-site; OMR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Oman Investment Authority in Muscat seeks a senior leader to own the delivery of upstream capital projects, directing planning, engineering, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning and close-out to meet scope, schedule, budget, quality and functionality.

You will establish project delivery standards, govern contracting strategy, and maintain an integrated portfolio framework to maximise value and cost-efficiency while upholding health, safety and environmental commitments across all

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in project management, engineering, construction management, or related field.
• English language proficiency (excellent written and spoken).
• 14+ years of progressively responsible experience in capital project delivery in oil & gas.
• Experience leading a projects function as single point of accountability.
• Experience directing multiple large capital projects across full lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver capital projects from planning through close-out within scope, schedule and budget.
• Direct integrated reviews across planning, design and construction to maximise deliverability and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain an overarching project portfolio framework including scheduling, planning and reporting.
• Oversee development of the integrated capital project master plan and set strategy, processes and procedures.
• Govern design reviews, interface management and technology choices for projects.
• Implement robust project controls, risk management and change management.
• Champion health, safety, security and environment across all activities.
• Develop communication protocols with stakeholders including executive leadership and external partners.
• Lead workforce planning, capability development and Omanization in consultation with CoE.

Skills

Capital project delivery

Project controls

Cost management

Schedule management

Contracting strategy

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in project management or engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

OPMS Guidelines

Job description

Stream: Operated Asset Function: Project Delivery Location: Oman-Muscat Budget control: *OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant* Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer (COO) Direct reports: Head of Major Projects Head of Off-Plot Projects Head of Engineering Head of Project Technical Services Head of Construction

Job purpose Provide executive leadership and single-point accountability for the delivery of OQEP's capital projects portfolio, directing the planning, engineering, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and close-out of all upstream projects in accordance with agreed scope, schedule, budget, quality, and functionality. The role owns the project portfolio framework and master plan, optimises resources and deliverability in consultation with the business lines and Opportunity and Project Management System (OPMS) Guidelines and Procedures, and governs integrated project reviews to maximise value and cost-effectiveness. As the senior project authority, the position sets project delivery standards, governs design integrity and contracting strategy, ensures rigorous project controls and assurance, and champions the highest standards of health, safety, security, and environment across all project activities, while building organisational capability and safeguarding people, assets and the Company's reputation. The position will act in accordance with the OQEP's Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as policies, guidelines, and international standards, supported by the IDS platform, QHSSE & Energy Management System requirements and standards, Oman's government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Manage and deliver capital projects for the upstream portfolio from planning through commissioning and close-out, in accordance with agreed scope, schedule, budget, and functionality.
• Lead upstream project portfolio planning and resource optimisation in consultation with the business lines and the Projects Centre of Excellence (CoE).
• Direct integrated project reviews across planning, design, and construction to maximise deliverability and cost-effectiveness in line with business unit requirements.
• Develop and maintain an overarching project portfolio framework, including project scheduling, planning and project-management systems, milestone identification, and performance reporting.
• Oversee the development and continuous update of the integrated OQEP capital project master plan, and set project strategies, policies, processes, and procedures to realise its goals while ensuring effective interface management between projects.
• Maintain portfolio design and construction standards, govern design reviews for new construction, and advocate appropriate system and technology choices.
• Integrate project budgets and capital-plan budgets to maximise deliverability and cost-effectiveness, and govern cost control across the portfolio.
• Oversee portfolio and integrated facilities contracts, including construction bidding and contracting documentation, ensuring all contractual and project documentation requirements are met.
• Govern the selection and evaluation of qualified engineers, specialist consultants, and contractors in coordination with the Projects CoE, chairing or participating in selection committees as required.
• Implement facilities design guidelines to raise the quality and consistency of project outcomes, and maintain the technical knowledge base for OQEP's physical facilities as part of asset registration.
• Govern the inspection, commissioning, and close-out process, ensuring adherence to standards, contracts, codes, and regulations, and proper handover to operations and Facilities Management.
• Implement a post-completion evaluation programme covering clients, project/construction managers, contractors, and consultants to drive continuous improvement.
• Establish and govern robust project controls, risk management, and assurance across the portfolio, ensuring transparent cost and schedule status and effective change management.
• Champion a strong health, safety, security, and environment culture, ensuring all project activities comply with QHSE and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and manage proactive communication protocols with all stakeholders, including executive leadership, the Board, business lines, community, and external partners.
• Maintain constructive relationships with the external design and construction community to facilitate effective consultant and contractor engagement.
• Lead and manage the function's workforce planning, performance management, capability development, succession planning, and Omanization, in consultation with the Projects CoE, to build a high-performing organisation.
• Perform other similar duties as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer.

Key Interactions Internal: COO and executive peers (VPs/Chiefs), own teams (Major Projects, Off-Plot Projects, Engineering, Construction, Project Technical Services, HSSE, and Contracts & Cost Management), and enabling functions (Operated Assets, Well Delivery, Subsurface, Finance, Contracts & Procurement, Legal, HSSE, and People & Culture). External: Government & regulatory authorities, EPC & DBOOM contractors and specialist construction firms, engineering consultants, and vendors & suppliers.

Notable Working Conditions: Office environment with intensive computer screen use, plus travel and regular visits to project and construction sites.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in project management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. A Master's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required).
• A minimum of 14+ years' progressively responsible experience in capital project delivery, including planning, design management, and capital improvement programming in the oil & gas industry.
• Proven experience leading a projects function or department as a single point of accountability.
• Extensive experience directing multiple large/major capital projects across their full lifecycle.
• Strong expertise in project controls, cost and schedule management, risk management, and assurance.
• Demonstrated experience in contracting strategy, tendering, and contractor/consultant management.
• Experience supervising project managers and multidisciplinary construction professionals.
• Ability to read, analyse, and interpret construction drawings, specifications, codes, and regulations.
• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on value delivery and capital efficiency.
• Behavioral / Leadership Competencies: Strategic and enterprise thinking with executive judgement and accountability. Engages and inspires people to collaborate and deliver common goals. Models and ensures commitment to business aspirations and values. Drives innovation, continuous improvement, and transformation. Influencing, negotiation, and executive stakeholder engagement. Talent, succession, and capability leadership.
• Technical Competencies: Capital project and portfolio delivery leadership. Project controls, planning, cost, and schedule management. Concept, Engineering and design governance, as well as Construction management. Contracting and Procurement strategy, tendering, and contract management. In addition, pre- and post-tender management. Project risk management and assurance. Commissioning, close-out, and project handover.