Project Portfolio Manager

Start your career as a Project Portfolio Manager at Vopak

Start your career as a Project Portfolio Manager at Vopak and contribute to social themes such as energy security and energy transition. We offer you a working environment that is safe and pleasant and where equality, diversity and satisfaction are of paramount importance. Ready to develop yourself and make a positive impact? Improve the world and start as a Project Portfolio Manager at Vopak.

In this role, the Vopak Development Canada (VDC) Project Portfolio Manager oversees the progress of all Growth projects based on the business’ project priorities to ensure projects are developed and executed simultaneously. The VDC Project Portfolio Manager serves as a conduit between the business for VDC and their respective internal and external stakeholders. This position will also serve as a Project Manager for select projects as needed.

The role reports directly to the Growth Projects Director for US and Canada.

A career at Vopak means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to be a part of a visionary, global tank storage services leader with a heritage of over 400 years and work with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

We embrace inclusion and diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment, which is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success. Besides a competitive salary package, we offer a comprehensive benefits program comprising health insurance, parental leave and wellness activities.

• Minimum 7-10 years of project management experience, preferably in a liquid manufacturing or Oil & Gas terminal operations.

• At least 12 years in projects engineering experience especially front-end design such as PFD, P&, and HAZOP.

• Minimum 4-year degree in engineering, business administration or related.

• Experience overseeing a project portfolio and demonstrated ability to optimize and enhance the performance of the portfolio.

• Experience managing multi-discipline engineering projects where complex interface management might be required.

• Experience of engineering, procurement, contracting and construction of Storage Tank & Marine Terminal including rail.

• Strong project management experience with large and complex projects as well as broad knowledge of project methodologies.

• Proven ability to manage different contracting strategies: EPC, EPCM, E+P+C, etc.

• Possesses strong leadership and managerial skills with proven ability to manage by influence.

• Must be able to communicate with stakeholders at all levels to discuss program status and goals.

• Experience monitoring projects and overseeing project managers to ensure goals are met.

• Exceptional knowledge on project controls to manage scope, budget, time, and risk.

• Must be proficient in project and portfolio management software to plan, schedule, and track work in real time.

• Strong knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures and experience working with other departments to develop budgets and plans for the programs.

• Preferred Technical Knowledge:

  • Expert knowledge on development, definition, and implementation of Front-End Loading (FEL I, II & III)

  • Expert knowledge on new/existing technology in relation to green/brownfield terminal development

  • Expert knowledge in industry technologies related to storing & handling of Oil, Gas & Chemical and bulk liquids.

  • Expert knowledge of relevant industry standards and practices (e.g., API, NFPA, PIANC, etc.)

• Expert knowledge and capability to support and provide advice during development of the conceptual design, functional requirements, and Basis of Design (BoD) in close coordination with Project Team.

• Responsible for the daily management of the VDC project portfolio, monitoring, and reporting progress of each project phase to Project…