Grid Automation Cluster Leader-Saudi Arabia

Job Description

<strong><strong><strong><strong>Job Description Summary</strong></strong></strong> </strong>Responsible for project operations and programs support including standardization, quality management, document management, methods creation and maintenance, process improvement and tools for the project management function. Impacts the team’s ability to achieve service, quality and timeliness of objectives. The role is subject to operating policy objectives. There is moderate autonomy within the role. High levels of operational judgment are required to achieve outcomes required.<strong> <strong>Job Description</strong> </strong><p><br></p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong><p><br></p><ul><li>Responsible for the overall project operations in defined units according to geographical, legal and industrial setup and conditions within schedule and budget allocations, in full coordination with the local Project teams.</li><li>Responsible for overall coordination with technical teams on site or outside to allocate resources, clarify technical issues etc.</li><li>Responsible for the overall coordination and interface with customers and other contractors for timely execution of all project activities, either directly or by delegating to the concerned team member.</li><li>Responsible for the implementation of all required processes (including project reviews, financial, operational, HR, quality, safety, management reporting) and reporting of activities and all required indicators in the local unit.</li><li>Responsible for follow up of ITO activities in the designated territory, liaising with commercial, technical tendering, key accounts and customers, channels.</li><li>Implementation of Project operational activities including Sales &amp; GM Push, BCR, OTD, PMH implementation, MPR/PER/QSPR,CER, E-CoPQ, PM Certification, Gate reviews, project closing &amp; KPI in the local unit.</li><li>Direct all project teams/local operations delivery resources to define, plan and implement the contractual project delivery activities of the Unit in accordance with the Global SAS guidelines and policies, with the objective of achieving the Clusters sales turnover, operating income and cash targets.</li></ul><p><br></p><strong><u>Required Qualifications</u></strong><p><br></p><ul><li>University degree in Engineering</li><li>10 years minimum relevant experience in International activities for multi-disciplinary projects with a sound appreciation of the technical and contractual requirements of the project in power sector.</li><li>5 years minimum relevant experience in P&amp;L leadership and operation management.</li><li>Prior work experience in Middle East &amp; Africa region.</li><li>Ability to lead, manage and organize multiple teams and activities, as well as required staffing, development and training plan for the different teams.</li><li>Skills in planning, resource management, financial and legal/contractual aspects of project management</li><li>Excellent oral / written communication skills in English.</li><li>Ability and willingness to travel across the region without limitation.</li></ul><p><br></p><strong><u>Desired Qualifications</u></strong><p><br></p><ul><li>An understanding and appreciation of International Standards (e.g. IEC) as well as local client preferences / practices.</li><li>Time and resource management skills.</li><li>Extensive knowledge of key customer process in the country of project</li><li>Health, Safety &amp; Environmental requirements for design and construction activities both in region.</li><li> Knowledge of Electrical networks and technology used in related Grid Automation projects (Substation Automation comprising of Protection and Control, Telecom, Monitoring &amp; Diagnostics associated engineering and site services.) </li><li>Extensive knowledge of Project Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Site Construction processes, Company’s Customer base and Suppliers base. World-wide project management and commercial negotiating expertise</li></ul><p><br></p><strong> <strong><strong><strong>Additional Information</strong></strong></strong> </strong><p><br></p><strong>Relocation Assistance Provided: </strong>Yes