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GE Vernova GSI Project Director in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Job Description Summary
The GSI Project Director will be responsible for project delivery, profit & loss accountability, and customer satisfaction through management of project related activities and resources. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.
The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness , profitability, Ethics, GE Vernova values etc.).
In line with the Saudization requirements preference will be given to qualified Saudi nationals.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
The position holder directly reports to the Operations Leader of Saudi Sub- region and / or to the Region Operations Leader.
Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects (Turnkeys, Substations Extensions, retrofit and maintenance) in Saudi.
Lead technical contractual and financial management of constructions projects including Engineering , CW, manufacturing, Delivery, Erection and commissioning.
Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Ensure resource availability and allocation
Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
Report and escalate to management as needed
Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
Perform risk management to minimize project risks
Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members' individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels
Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members
Use and continually develop leadership skills
Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
Perform other related duties as assigned
Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs
Lead and coordinate the preparation of project reviews (starting with “budget zero” review) with other involved PLs( if applicable)
Ensure end-to-end project life cycle from kick-off to closure including billing, cash collection & management of bonds
Ensure “project monitoring cycle” regarding Progress and Projects Review
Control the execution of action plans issued from project reviews with focus on anticipation of events, risks identification and management, cash position,
Support with main tenders
Participate to Major tender review for risks & opportunities assessment
Participate to the elaboration of project execution strategy,
Participate to the elaboration of the costing, matrix of responsibilities, Schedule and milestones, Risks mitigation
Unit financials
Provide inputs from project execution to build budget / forecast: Sales, CCM, cash flow
Ensure that the sales/Billing/Cash plan is achieved according to the monthly budget
Improvement actions
Impulse generation of improvement actions that improve projects’ execution performance
Monitor these actions and their sustainable implementation at operational level
Supervision of Contract Management
Drive and control the enforcement of Contract Management Processes with external support (Legal, finance, Risk Committee, …)
preparing and negotiating Variation Orders and Claims, with advice from the legal adviser when necessary
Report identified or anticipated deviations to the Operations Manager and proposing corrective actions
Portfolio Analysis
Backlog / Book to Bill analysis versus Budget Target
Performs global risk assessment, forecasts, mitigation/management view, Sales/GM Landing
Business development within portfolio: detects new business opportunities, project extensions, visits customers,
Customer Satisfaction
Deploy and monitor Grid customer satisfaction policy, standards, methods & tools (e.g surveys standards & NPS, CIS/CQS,ACT, …)
Relay and facilitate the action of Grid Customer care team regarding Customer care (All Ambassadors…) programs deployment
Define and monitor customer care/customer satisfaction improvements plans (e.g detractors / promoters plans, All ambassadors action plan….) aligned with Grid priorities
Authorities
- Must participate to all decisions that impact projects’ Cash/Quality/Delivery/GM baselines & customer satisfaction.
Quality
Comply with Quality Procedures, work instructions and Processes in ebook and on site
Report or resolve any non-conformances and process in a timely manner
Ensure continuous improvement mindset within his team, and specifically that the process owners are actively seeking for improvement and adapting their processes accordingly
Health and Safety
Demonstrate EHS leadership and ensure Zero Deviation Plan is implemented within the team
Identifies and evaluate EHS risks in own area and implements practical measures.
Participates in hierarchical/ team safety visits and leads EHS improvement initiatives
demonstrating the proper acts and actively observes work conditions and behaviours, giving constructive feedback and celebrating EHS effective prevention.
Actively participates in defining corrective actions when work is unsafe or when an uncontrolled risk is observed.
Routinely observes routines and behaviours of others and provides immediate feedback regarding unsafe behaviour and celebrates achievements or safe behaviours.
Actively and routinely promotes the identification of hazards and near misses to their team/s
Performance Measurement
Main Risks & Opportunities on projects
CCM variation root-cause analysis
Quality and customers satisfactions KPI monitoring
Main Risks & Opportunities on tenders
Network & Links
Within the Unit : UMD, OM, Engineering, Sites, Sales & Tendering Managers, Finance, Sourcing, HR.
Within the Region : RMD Operations Director, Engineering, management of entities and other functions such as Legal, Sales & Tendering, Contract Management
Interface and define the needs and schedule with other Units participating to the projects from the portfolio (automation, products, service)
Clients , Contractors, Suppliers, Partners, Consultant
Required Qualifications
Electrical Engineering Bachelor degree or relevant educational background
At least 10 years’ experience in project execution, project management role with Transmission & Distribution Engineering background
Proficiency in English and Arabic are mandatory
People management experience in a similar field
Minimum 7 years working experience as a T&D Project Director or Project Director in Saudi with a focus on turnkey substations
Well experienced on Turnkey VHV/HV/MV substations, engineering and construction background
No obstacle to travel in and out of Saudi depending on the projects
Desired Characteristics
One-grid mindset / change agent
Strong interpersonal skills
Deep-dive analysis of actions feasibility & purpose.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.