Manager, Project Planning

JOB PURPOSE:

Lead the specification, identification, development, selection and implementation rollout to Group companies and maintenance of best in class processes, systems and tools including but not limited to PM portfolio and project based software, PS cost and scheduling software to deliver successful and efficient project management & control systems across the ADNOC Group Companies.

Manage the standard implementation and roll out of project management system guidelines, documentation and administration.

Lead the identification and selection of best practice project management and project services systems,

Manage the standard implementation and roll out of project management system guidelines, documentation and administration.

Lead the assurance of competence and assessments of project management system and administration personnel throughout ADNOC and advising on areas for development.

Ensure that ADNOC Project Management processes, systems and tools are being administered and maintained throughout the Group Companies.

Establish and lead the ADNOC Group wide project management systems knowledge community.

• Lead the specification, identification, development, selection and implementation rollout to Group companies and maintenance of best in class processes, systems and tools including but not limited to PM portfolio and project based software, PS cost and scheduling software to deliver successful and efficient project management & control systems across the ADNOC Group Companies.
• Oversee group’s overall Project Management processes, systems and tools; monitor alignment with defined targets and identify deviations and risks to be reported to the Head of Function.
• Act as the custodian, and define detailed group-specific Project Management Systems Standards, Procedures, methodologies and tools in line with ADNOC guidelines and ensure their dissemination in the organization and compliance.
• Provide technical expertise on Project Management processes, systems and tools and Administration whenever required.
• Lead development of Project Management & Project Services competency and career development program; in addition to establishing clear deployment guidelines with the objective of ensuring having the right capability for the success of the capital delivery program.

• Support the Project Manager in controlling the individual project, applying company’s methodologies, processes and templates.
• Maintain the project management and control systems for the project in terms of administration.
• Support timely identification of potential issues and mitigation actions.
• Drive timely MoC for changes that may affect the asset and the project and manage MoC process.
• Educate the PMT / IPMT on project management & project services systems methodologies, processes, templates, etc.

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

• Compile and provide input for preparation of the Division budgets and regularly monitor expenditure against approved the Department budget levels.
• Investigate, highlight and reconcile any significant variances to ensure effective…