Department Manager - Operational Excellence Manager - (E1)

Hill International, Inc.; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Project Manager with extensive experience in managing large-scale projects. This role involves leading a PMO, implementing quality assurance processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess a strong engineering background and a proven track record in risk management and data analysis. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive operational excellence and contribute to innovative project outcomes.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of project management experience on large projects.
• Thorough knowledge of project management processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review and update policies and procedures for quality assurance and risk management.
• Develop KPIs to measure project and cluster performance.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Continuous Improvement

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Oracle Project Module

Oracle Unifier

Job description

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Review and update policies, processes, procedures, quality assurance, continuous improvement, risk management, training, and project monitoring & reporting.
• Develop and get ratification for the department's operating structure and processes based on PMM guidelines.
• Assess the capabilities of existing PMO staff and recommend appropriate roles and responsibilities.
• Prepare a comprehensive knowledge transfer program, including on-the-job learning.
• Motivate employees to enhance performance by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ensure the consistent application of the Stage Gate Process to projects.
• Establish and maintain a quality management system aligned with PMM standards.
• Implement quality assurance management for each project.
• Analyze data to identify operational trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure successful implementation of initiatives.
• Review bidders' quality submissions.
• Implement a risk management procedure aligned with the PMM template, including establishing a risk register to identify risks, likelihood, mitigation measures, and responsibilities.
• Enforce the establishment of risk registers for each project by the construction management contractor.
• Review project risk registers monthly.
• Analyze project performance data to identify risks and issues.
• Prepare operational performance reports, including industry benchmarks.
• Review, validate, and consolidate project dashboards and reports, highlighting concerns.
• Develop a consolidated NWC dashboard per PMIS requirements.
• Issue periodic project dashboards, presentations, and reports to stakeholders.
• Support the completion of tasks within the PMIS.
• Develop KPIs to measure project and cluster performance.
• Ensure timely and accurate project data input into PMIS tools like Primavera P6, Oracle Project Module, and Oracle Unifier.
• Coordinate contractor and consultant performance evaluations and classifications.
• Stay informed of relevant policies and ensure compliance during employment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 20 years' experience in project management on large projects, including setting up and managing a PMO.
• Thorough knowledge of professional project management processes and procedures.
• Working knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup processes.
• Experience in continuous improvement and capacity building.
• Proven management, supervisory, and personnel administrative skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working internationally, preferably in KSA.