Assistant Program Director

Job Description

Faithful+Gould is a hands-on project delivery organisation that has moulded its business to respond to the demands of the nations in which it operates. In doing so, we actively seek to employ staff who possess strong pro-active management skills which enables them to understand the entire delivery process from site acquisition through to feasibility, design, construction, sales, and occupancy phases. Our end-to-end project delivery solution is focused on best maximising project outcomes while minimising project risk for our clients.<br><br>We are currently looking for <strong>Assistant Program Director</strong> with a demonstrated experience in the management of large-scale projects.<br><br>You will be responsible for a leading a client-side project delivery team in Oman. Key to this is the development and implementation of delivery strategies in conjunction with Procurement, Commercial and Project Controls teams. The successful delivery of projects on program, within budget, and in accordance with the quality expectations of the project stakeholders and end-users.<br><br><strong><u>Responsibilities<br></u></strong><ul><li>Leading the team through the full project life cycle, from pre-concept / feasibility stage through design, procurement, construction, to project handover.</li><li>Defining benefits management plans and establishment of performance management tools and key performance indicator reporting aligned with programme strategy.</li><li>Manage interdependencies and coordination across projects within the programme to ensure that information relating to project deliverables, risks and issues are effectively communicated between stakeholders and that key performance indicators are monitored and evaluated.</li><li>Identify and define the major strategic issues for the organisation and integrate diverse stakeholder interests with the broader agenda to inform the development and prioritisation of initiatives and to proactively understand and mitigate risks.</li><li>Define governance strategies and organisational policies to enable the strategic coordination of multiple projects and initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness of projects.</li><li>Foster collaborative and mutually supportive relationships with project leaders and senior stakeholders, assess cross-functional project team capability, provide coaching, training and support to enhance the project/program management capability, and improve collaborative development and project results.</li><li>Ensuring implementation and compliance with the company Integrated Management System.</li><li>Develop organisational breakdown structures and human resourcing requirements including formal routes of reporting and internal team development appraisals.</li><li>Manage the fee commission on behalf of the business including fulfilling technical and scope obligations of the consultancy contract.</li><li>Effective management of internal job costing in relation to the fee and of resource requirements.</li><li>Service delivery to clients and act as primary interface, ensuring Faithful+Gould secure the client’s confidence.</li><li>Identifying new and innovative project management approaches and tools and embed these in the behaviour and day to day activities of the organisation’s operations<br></li></ul><strong><u>Relevant Qualification<br></u></strong><ul><li>15+ years of experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams of client, consultants and contractors on large scale green field infrastructure development projects.</li><li>Proven leadership experience and demonstrated an ability to manage high performing teams to overcome obstacles and to achieve successful project outcomes</li><li>Productive supervision of subordinates including adequate planning, monitoring and control</li><li>Ability to manage a team on major/complex programmes/projects.</li><li>Effective team control and building of team spirit/culture.</li><li>Management of resources through collaboration with business leaders.</li><li>Ability to represent Faithful+Gould at executive level meetings.</li><li>Demonstrate an understanding of overall PMO requirements and the ability to advise client’s knowledgably on overall project management issues</li><li>Demonstrate effective leadership and high commitment in order to achieve goals </li><li>Minimal requirement of Degree in relevant discipline from a reputable University.</li><li>Excellent communications skills; including report writing and presentation skills<br></li></ul>SNC Lavalin’s Faithful+Gould business is one of the world’s leading integrated project and programme management consultancies, with over 2,400 professionals operating worldwide.<br><br>Our aim is to protect and maximize our clients’ interests throughout the planning and delivery of projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget. We pride ourselves on collaborating with client teams and developing long-term relationships.<br><br>Key services include – Project management, programme management, project controls, commercial management, cost management and expert scheduling and construction planning.<br><br>Our industry is going through a digital transformation and we have been investing in and pioneering digital methods to improve all aspects of our service. We have focused our digital transformation around platform modernization and product development and through standardization and automation, we are achieving efficiencies that are directly passed on our clients who benefit from a consistent quality of service as well as the savings.<br><br>Active in the Middle East for over 20 years, we have offices in the UAE, Qatar, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. We hire and retain only the best people in the industry. Our success is built on recruiting – and then developing – brilliant people from a broad range of professional and cultural backgrounds. It’s precisely this diversity of talent that sets us apart.<br><br>Acquired by SNC Lavalin in 2017, we also have an extensive depth of geographic exposure across 50 countries and the breadth of 53,000 experts. As one of the largest engineering contractors, we have access to 17,000 staff in the Middle East making us one of the largest multidisciplinary consultancies in the region.<br><br><strong><u>Rewards &amp; Benefits<br><br></u></strong><strong>We offer an excellent package which includes:<br></strong><ul><li>A competitive salary</li><li>Transportation allowance</li><li>Medical and life insurance cover</li><li>22 calendar days annual leave</li><li>Company gratuity scheme</li><li>Discretionary bonus scheme</li><li>Annual flight allowance to point of origin<br></li></ul>Equal Opportunities Statement<br><br>SNC-Lavalin is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.<br><br>Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.<br><br><strong><u>We Pursue This Commitment By<br><br></u></strong>Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.<br><br>Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.<br><br>Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.<br><br>Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimisation and bullying regardless of an individual’s gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement.<br><br>Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection, or promotion according to the employees’ ability.