Senior Upstream Projects Lead (Oil & Gas)

Placements24; Soweto; Presencial; ZAR 1.200.000 - 2.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Executive-level salary

Health coverage

Retirement fund participation

Annual performance bonuses

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking an Upstream Project Manager for a major energy producer in South Africa. Based in Soweto, you will lead field development projects from conception through handover, coordinating scope, budget, and schedule.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, contracts, and KPIs while upholding safety standards, delivering complex upstream initiatives on time and within budget. The role requires 12+ years in Oil & Gas, with 7+ years in project leadership; a Bachelor's in Engineering

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Civil) or a related technical field.
• A Master's degree or PMP certification is highly advantageous.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in the Oil & Gas industry, with at least 7 years in project management roles, specifically managing upstream development projects.
• Demonstrated success in delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Strong technical understanding of reservoir engineering, drilling operations, subsea systems, and production facilities.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and control project costs effectively.
• Experience in stakeholder management and conflict resolution.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulatory frameworks in South Africa.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required.

Responsabilidades

• Lead upstream oil and gas field development projects from feasibility to commissioning.
• Develop detailed project plans including scope, budget, and schedule.
• Oversee execution ensuring quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Manage risks, issues, and changes to minimize impact.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams of engineers, geoscientists, contractors, and suppliers.
• Manage contracts and procurement processes.
• Monitor financial performance and KPIs.
• Prepare and present status reports to senior management.
• Ensure effective communication among project participants.
• Champion a strong safety culture across activities.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Travel flexibility

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Civil) or related field

Master's degree or PMP certification

Herramientas

Primavera P6

MS Project

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking an Upstream Project Manager for a major energy producer in South Africa. Based in Soweto, you will lead field development projects from conception through handover, coordinating scope, budget, and schedule.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, contracts, and KPIs while upholding safety standards, delivering complex upstream initiatives on time and within budget. The role requires 12+ years in Oil & Gas, with 7+ years in project leadership; a Bachelor's in Engineering