Program Director - Offshore

KBR, Inc; Al Khobar; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company in the offshore engineering sector is seeking a Program Director to oversee Pre-FEED, FEED, and detailed design projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing offshore projects, with a strong focus on financial and commercial aspects, and the ability to lead teams effectively. This role demands a leader with excellent interpersonal skills and a solid engineering background to ensure project delivery meets quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 20 years of total experience, with 10-15 years specifically in offshore engineering projects.
• Proven experience in managing engineering and procurement projects.
• Strong knowledge of offshore and detailed design project management.

Responsibilities

• Leads project management team for successful project completion.
• Manages project execution ensuring adherence to plans and policies.
• Serves as the primary contact between the client and the company.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Interpersonal Skills

Financial Management

Change Management

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Title:

Program Director - Offshore

Job Description: Offshore Program Director responsible for the execution of Pre-FEED, FEED and detailed design projects within the offshore business.

Role Responsibilities:

• Assures safe project execution
• Delivers to clients satisfaction and contractual requirements
• Accountable for project cost performance and accounts receivable
• Serves as prime point of contact between the client and company
• Assures the project execution is in accordance with policies, procedures, systems
• Manages and coordinates project leadership personnel
• Supports Business Development and proposals for new offshore opportunities
• Negotiates changes with the client Negotiates changes with the client
• Responsible for all contracts in their program of works
• Use and share best practices among the PM's.
• Negotiates changes with the client
• Plans the project execution and revises the plan as necessary and assures adherence to the plan.
• Keeps the client and company advised of project status.
• Leads the project management team and is responsible for the successful completion of the project
• Abides by our business ethics
• Project Delivery to the Quality Management systems
• Forecast workload ensuring deployment of sufficient resources (which will require close cooperation with the Engineering Manager)
• Resolution of inter-project conflicts
• Manage all people assigned to offshore contracts effectively
• Appraising direct reports on a regular basis
• Maintaining and promoting Company Values
• Promoting the capturing and implementation of lessons learned on Projects

QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in the management of engineering and procurement projects
• Must have strong knowledge of offshore and experience of detailed design projects. Ideally a mix of greenfield and brownfield experience. Fabrication/Construction experience would be beneficial.
• Strong financial and commercial understanding of projects.
• Ideally 15 to 20 years of Offshore experience required
• Able to lead others in a challenging environment.
• Able to make decisions and drive decision processes.
• Well-developed management and administrative skills.
• Works within a team to establish direction, alignment and commitment.
• Interpersonal skills
• Risk and Change Management
• Program and Project Planning
• Well organized, credible and decisive.

Qualifications:

Degree in Engineering required

Total of 20 years' Experience and 10-15 years Offshore experience