Project Manager (Digital Oil Field)

About the Company:

ADNOC is one of the world's leading energy producers, and a primary catalyst for the growth and diversification of the United Arab Emirates. Our diverse family of more than 50,000 employees is made up of over 100 different nationalities. People from different backgrounds, with unique perspectives and wide-ranging skillsets, who share a collective responsibility: to enable and accelerate progress, both here in the UAE and across the globe. Here at ADNOC, we go beyond business as usual. We do things differently, challenge convention, and embrace new ways of thinking. This is what defines and differentiates us. By working together every day, we're bringing energy to life.

About the Job:

Manage, supervise and control the development and implementation of project(s) assigned by SPM (Senior Project Manager) from tender to completion including handover of the project.

The projects are related to both green and / or brown fields against gap assessment studies focussing on digital oilfield and autonomous operations to enhance efficiency, safety and productivity.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: (Part 1)

Job Specific Accountabilitie
- Provides administrative input to take projects from initial inception stage to drafting and submission of requirements proposals. Includes reviewing, and refining scopes and objectives, obtaining or arranging to obtain background data on potential cost and execution methodology and devising alternatives where appropriate.
- Manages the development of schedules and project programs in conjunction with Project Engineering Managers and Project Control Managers.
- Manages and participates in the revision and refinement of initial project designs, specifications, costs, and phasing preparation of project strategy in conjunction with user department, Subject Matter Experts / Specialist(s) and other divisions such as Finance, Procurement etc.
- Initiates and approves the preparation of overall work programs, scope of work for contractors, projects standards and working procedures. Establishes in consultation with Engineering Manager / Subject Matter Experts / Specialist(s) and the Steering Committee the project execution strategy.
- Ensures that all projects are implemented in accordance with sound project management principles and established Company procedures and standards. Includes vetting bidder's lists, exercising overall control over the budget and cost of the project and each contract, vetting authorization for expenditure.
- Reviews and endorses contract purchase and subcontracts recommendations and variation orders throughout all phases of the project and ensures that approved plans are updated accordingly.
- Ensure the alignment of execution of Digitalization projects with the automation projects plan.
- Collaborate with relevant teams to prioritize and expedite critical infrastructure upgrades required for successful digitalization (PM Automation).
- Define clear timelines, milestones, and resource allocation for each project.
- Ensures that the project is executed in a safe manner and that all contractors adhere to approved safety procedures and method statement for carrying out works. Ensure compliance with Company's safety rules & regulations.
- Advises and reports to Management the anticipated completion date of the project for subsequent start up planning. Assists with Operations the development of start-up plan and manning requirements.
- Authorizes alternate studies and agree on completion of portions of the plant for acceptance by the Client.
- Coordinates overall financial matters pertaining to the project, such as currency requirements and restrictions, import duty exemptions, financial forecasts, etc.
- Carries out other related duties such as attending Major Tender Board Meetings, reporting on the financial situation of the project, appraise contractor's overall performance for quality, cost, scheduleand safety. Preparing weekly highlights and managing the preparation of monthly progress reports covering all engineering, procurement and construction activities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: (Part 2)

Generic Accountabilities

Management
- Plan and supervise the activities of the personnel and resources of the projects to achieve the Department objectives in an efficient and cost-conscious manner while ensuring implementation of approved operational plans for the Section in line with Department objectives.
- Develop the knowledge, competencies and innovative spirit in the Section and support the establishment of Personal Development Plans (PDP's), Succession Planning and Talent pipeline within the Section in coordination with the Human Capability Group to continuously develop employees with emphasis on UAE Nationals to meet Emiratization targets.

Budgets and Operational Plans
- Compile and provide input for preparation of the Department budgets and regularly monitor expenditure against approved the Section budget levels.
- Investigate, highlight and reconcile any significant variances to ensure effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
- Lead the implementation of approved Section policies, processes, systems, standards, procedures and internal controls in order to support execution of the Department work programs in line with Company and International standards.

Performance Management
- Implement the Company Performance Management System for individuals within the Section in accordance with Company approved guidelines and continuously monitor the achievement of the Section KPIs related to the approved Annual Performance Management Contract and the Balanced Score Card.
Organisation Structure and Development
- Review, develop and recommend the appropriate organisation structure for the Section that will best utilise human capital while proactively incorporating sustainability into the on-going work practices to meet the business objectives.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Encourage innovation, enhance employee motivation and support initiatives for implementation of Change Management to continuously improve operations and services.
- Propose improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with ISO standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the Section.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability
- Provide strong and visible leadership to promote a positive HSE culture.
- Ensure the method statements and associated risk assessment are conducted and effectively implemented by the contractors and subcontractors.
- Communicate HSE Policy, Objectives, Requirements, Expectations and the most significant risks to ADNOC Onshore and Contractors.
- Chair the Project HSE meetings with ADNOC Onshore and Contractors.
- Conducts regular visits to Construction sites under his control to ensure that work is executed safely following the Company, UAE and international operating standards and practices.
- Implement reporting of Incidents, hazards, near misses and closeout of investigation recommendation.
- Disseminate Learning from Incidents to all respective parties.
- Be familiar with the ADNOC HSE Recognition and Accountability Framework requirements. Comply with all applicable HSE requirements at all times. Exercise the STOP Work Authority bestowed if any unsafe act or situation puts you or your colleagues at risk.

Management Information Systems (MIS) and Reports
- Prepare all projects MIS and progress reports to provide accurate and timely reports and necessary information to Company Management to effectively manage the business.

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