Project Manager

GE Vernova; Jeddah, Makkah Al Mukarramah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee complex projects in a multi-unit environment. This role involves managing project scope, timelines, and profitability while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, proven experience in managing large-scale projects, and the ability to lead multicultural teams. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant projects in the region, fostering innovation and collaboration across various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience as a Project Manager.
• Experience in 132kV and 380kV Substation projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage project scope, timelines, and profitability.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through effective communication.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Power Engineering

PMP Certification

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description

INTEGRATION MANAGEMENT

• Set-up project management plan (incl strategy) adapted to Multi-Unit and Complex environment
• Manage the changes and adapt the objectives & strategy accordingly
• Organize and lead Gate reviews
• Address project management issues (roadblocks, performance, etc...)
• Contribute significantly to project management process improvements and delivery processes at Unit level
  
  

SCOPE MANAGEMENT

• Manage the entire project scope of work
• Analyze Customer requirements.
• Detect errors/inconsistencies within customer requirement. Propose solutions to reduce those gaps and lead the relevant negotiations,
• Organize works allocation for all partners from the consortium
  
  

TIME MANAGEMENT

• Responsible for delivering the project on time
• Produce and update Master project schedule, based on multi-unit’s schedules
• Produce and updates list of key milestones (incl customers) Anticipate on-time delivery issues (documents, services, equipment’s)
• Measure project progress and anticipate actions
  
  

COST MANAGEMENT

• Take responsibility for the gross margin of the overall project
• Maximize profit and cash at each phase of project .
• Set-up targets for consortium partners
• Foresee costs & margins at completion
• Identify cost discrepancies
• Monitor cash evolution and take actions
• Develop monthly sales forecast (in close cooperation with the project controller)
• Develop costs and revenue recovery plans
• Optimize Costs (design to cost, negotiation QCD, etc…) and challenge productivity in all areas directly involved
  
  

EHS & QUALITY MANAGEMENT

• Responsible that EHS & quality requirements are followed by GE Vernova teams and subcontractors
• Ensure site quality plan and commissioning procedure are followed
• Manage project acceptance
• Set-up and monitors control criteria for quality of works (Engineering, CW, erection, tests & commissioning)
  
  

HUMAN RESSOURCES MANAGEMENT

• Set-up and drive a project and site organization teams (multi-site, multi-units)
• Anticipate resources allocation
• Optimize Project team allocation (technical leader, PM, site, finance, contract, planner, etc..).
• Manage multicultural / multi-location teams
• Coach & give feedback in a multicultural environment
  
  

COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT

• Responsible for all aspects of communication within the project in particular to promote communication between Units.
• Ensure Customer satisfaction through effective and healthy communication
• Manage ongoing working relationships with at top decision makers to ensure creative solutions and influence decision
• Provide reporting to customer
• Provide reporting to management
• Monitor multi-units’ performance through project reviews
  
  

RISK & OPPORTUNITY MANAGEMENT

• Conduct Risk Sessions
• Identify and implement risk mitigation plans
• Proactively generate and manage opportunities
• Identify Business / Unit / multi-projects risks and opportunities
  
  

CONTRACT & SUPPLIERS MANAGEMENT

• Take responsibility for all aspects of contract management with the Customer, suppliers and partners for the overall project(s)
• Ensure full understanding of the Contractual requirements by project team
• Build complex claim and VO’s files involving different levels of Customer / Partner(s) / Supplier(s) organization
• Challenge & negotiate T&C's, claims and VO’s
• Define, monitor and control Customer / Partners / Supplier(s) strategy with regards VO’s & claims.
  
  

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor of Electrical power engineering.
• Register in Saudi council of engineering (SCE).
• 8-10 years of experience as a Project Manager responsible for defining and managing project scope, timelines, profitability, and effective delivery of products or services.
• Has experience in 132kv and 380kV Substation projects.
• Has PMP certification.
• Has experience with main Saudi Arabia customers such as SEC / NG RC, ARAMCO, NEOM.
• Experience in managing delivery of customer-facing and internally facing products or services.
• Management of projects within a consortium or partnership environment
• Project Management in an international environment
• Experience of managing multi-disciplinary teams with multiple interfaces and high project local content
• Experience of team building and team culture development
• Proven track record of significant improvement of project margin
• Management of projects with severe financial, technical and commercial risk
• Willingness to work in different locations for short or medium periods and to travel world-wide.
• Plan & follow procurement & delivery in coordination with procurement department.
• Support procurement department in supplier relationship & conflict management.
• Evaluate quality of deliveries: on-time deliveries, quality of products supplied, quality of services supplied (documentation…)
• Excellent project management skills including prioritization, scheduling, and documentation.
• Ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong grasp of current communication, project tracking, budget management technologies.
• Excellent meeting, workshop, and conference facilitation skills, with proven knowledge of how to foster attendee participate and collaboration in small and large groups.
• Knowledge and experience of with different project management frameworks, including waterfall and agile.
• Solid technical understanding and ability to define and refine requirements through a project lifecycle.
• Employs strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
• Ability to quickly learn, understand and apply new technologies.
• Willingly to mentor more junior team members and share knowledge.
• Positive, can-do attitude with the ability to succeed in a fast-paced work environment.
• Qualifications/Skills:
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills in English and Arabic languages.
• Analytical skills
• Management
• Decision-making
• Problem-solving
• Interpersonal skills
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets
• KSA National preferred
  
  

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No