Department Manager - Operational Excellence Manager (E1)

HILL INTERNATIONAL; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Department Manager - Operational Excellence Manager. The role requires over 20 years of experience in project management on large projects, with strong skills in risk management and process improvement. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with quality standards and develop KPIs to evaluate project performance. The position offers opportunities for significant impact within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years experience in project management environment on large projects.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in western countries.
• Thorough knowledge of project management processes.

Responsibilities

• Review and update policies and procedures.
• Analyze operational trends and opportunities.
• Coordinate performance evaluation of contractors.

Skills

Project management

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

Risk management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Oracle Project Module

Oracle Unifier

Job description

About the job

Department Manager - Operational Excellence Manager (E1)

General Description of Role and Responsibilities

• Review and update policies, processes and procedures, quality assurance, continuous improvement, risk management, training and projects monitoring & reporting.
• Developing and getting ratified department operating structure and department operating processes and procedures based on the PMM processes and procedures.
• Assessing the capability of the existing PMO Department staff and recommend appropriate roles and responsibilities.
• Preparing the department knowledge transfer program which includes comprehensive on-the-job learning.
• Motivating employees to improve performance by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ensuring the Stage Gate Process is applied consistently to projects.
• Establishing and maintaining a quality management system for the PMO that is aligned with the PMM.
• Ensuring that the quality assurance management is implemented for each project.
• Analyzing data to identify operational trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinating with other departments within the organization to ensure successful implementation of initiatives.
• Reviewing bidders quality submittals.
• Implementing a Risk Management procedure and system that is in alignment with the PMM template, including establishing a typical risk register to facilitate identification of risks, likelihood of occurrence, mitigation measures and assignment of responsibilities.
• Enforcing the establishment of Risk Registers for each project by the Construction Management contractor.
• Review the Risk Registers of all projects on a monthly basis.
• Analyze project performance data to identify risks and issues.
• Preparing reports on operational performance, including benchmarks against industry standards or best practices.
• Reviewing, validating and consolidating project monthly dashboards and reports highlighting any concerns.
• Developing consolidated NWC dashboard in accordance with the available PMIS requirements.
• Developing and issuing periodical project dashboards, presentations, and reports to concerned internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide the support in completing all the requested tasks in PMIS.
• Develop set of KPIs to measure the performance of the projects and clusters.
• Ensure the timely and accuracy of project data input to the PMIS (i.e Primavera P6, Oracle Project Module, Oracle Unifier, etc.).
• Coordinate performance evaluation of contractors and consultants by clusters management and classify (on the basis of capability and performance).
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor degree in engineering from a western accredited university.
• Minimum 20 years experience in project management environment on large projects including overall responsibility for setting up and running a PMO.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in western countries.
• Thorough knowledge and demonstrated experience of professional project management processes and procedures.
• Working knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and start-up/set up work processes.
• Involvement in continuous improvement and capacity building / talent development.
• Demonstrated skill in management, supervisory and personnel administrative functions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of working internationally (preference KSA experience).