Project Services Manager

Job description / Role

Job Type
Full Time

Job Location
Dubai, UAE

Nationality
Any Nationality

Salary
Not Specified

Gender
Not Specified

Arabic Fluency
Not Specified

Job Function
Finance, Business Analysis & Consulting

Company Industry
Oil & Gas

What will you be doing?

Overview of role
The Project Services Manager (PSM) is a key leadership and operational position within the Project Management Team (PMT) responsible for achieving successful commercial outcomes working closely with the Project Director/Manager of the project(s) he/she is assigned to.

The Project Services Manager oversees all commercial aspects of the project, leading the effective deployment of project controls and contracts management systems and culture.

Key responsibilities

PSM oversees all aspects of the day-to-day management and consistent application of the project controls (documentation, planning & performance, risk & opportunities, cost control) and contracts management systems on the project.

• Act as a key integral member of the Project Management Team and participate in commercial strategic discussion and decisions.
• PSM will provide PMT with commercial advice and guidance, and support in developing commercial strategy in client negotiations.
• Ensure cross-functional collaboration between Project Controls, Contracts, SCM, Engineering and Operations.
• Devise, implement, operate and ensure compliance at all times with Contracts and Project Controls standardised policies, processes, systems and procedures in line with BMS and PM7.
• Lead and develop assigned team members within the Project Services team.
• Assist the Project Manager/Director in establishing jointly with Company, with Project Team and key suppliers, a Project charter that shall govern the success of the project.
• Take an active role as a key member of Project team to ensure an injury free workplace on all sites encouraging and supporting leadership safety initiatives.
• Ensure Contracts and Project Controls capitalises from Lessons Learned and is performed in accordance with best practice, striving to mitigate risk, promoting safety and integrity consistently.
• Integrate and consolidate appropriate project data when working in collaboration with partners.
• Give presentations and facilitate meetings with a range of project personnel and stakeholders to deploy the capabilities of the platforms, tools, and systems.
• Proactively work with other disciplines to ensure open communication and a collaborative project team whilst driving a culture of accountability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of systems and project ways of working whilst ensuring compliance with the Subsea 7 Business Management System.
• Identify lessons learned on a contemporaneous basis and share proactively within the function and business.
• Maintain continual focus on project governance, championing PM7 Gate Reviews and compliance with Subsea 7 Business Management System.
• Produce and present project reports for internal and external clients and stakeholders.

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• Work with clients, suppliers and partners to understand client project performance requirements and to co-ordinate internal resources to meet them.

What experience would we like you to have?

• Degree qualified in areas such as Quantity Surveying, Business Management, Law or Engineering.
• Broad commercial understanding with a proven track record in project controls and contracts management.
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Highly developed influencing, negotiation and communication skills.
• Highly developed planning and execution skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Previous experience in management or lead position would be a plus.
• Highly developed inter-personnel, team leadership and development skills.
• 15+ years relevant industry experience.
• Ideally have experience of multi-site project delivery execution.

An environment where you can thrive

We recognise that having a diverse team makes us a better, smarter team. Diversity is something we value and regard it as key to our success.

We encourage new ways of thinking and celebrate our wide range of skills that help us continually challenge the status quo and inspire innovation. An inclusive and diverse environment fosters creativity, improves decision-making and introduces new ways of thinking.

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Subsea7 and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Fair employment practices, fair treatment for all individuals and equal opportunity on the basis of merit are the foundation of how we work and develop together.

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