Vice President of Technical & Engineering

Vice President of Technical & Engineering

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Responsible for lead and manage the MPD Technical and Engineering section and function in all technical aspects of major projects by ensuring that all projects align with organisational strategy within agreed standards, financial targets and deliver appropriate best practices. The role provides technical governance, drive innovation and ensure operational excellence across the project portfolio.

About the role:

Establish technical and engineering strategy aligned with the organization’s overall business goals with a focus on environment, sustainability, value and excellence.

Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by identifying and delivering key Engineering projects that will benefit the business, MPD and Stakeholders.

Assure Major Projects align with the Airport Master Plan, Development Plan and Capital Investment Programme to ensure the future growth of the business.

Ensure that project engineering support and align with organizational strategy by overseeing processes from initiation to commissioning and handover in cooperation with other MPD Sections.

Oversee the design, development and implementation of the technical and engineering solutions for major projects by using best practice methods, systems and standards.

Lead in the development and analysis of Engineering business cases with Stakeholders by incorporating Finance using best practice methodologies and governance.

Drive the adoption of new technologies to improve efficiency and productivity with in the technical and engineering function/section.

Lead and manage technical and engineering projects and ensure timely delivery and budget adherence.

Identifies and delivers key strategic systems support in coordination with other MPD sections and QR / MATAR departments to ensure projects have up-to-date and fit‑for‑purpose technology.

Ensure engineering systems and tools support effective project delivery and governance for all major projects.

Lead, direct and govern technical inputs to the portfolio, programme and project management of MPD using best practice methods, systems and standards and provide support and assistance to QR Group companies and departments.

Ensure that all projects comply with applicable relevant industry regulations, standards and safety guidelines.

Responsible for the tracking and measuring of performance of Consultants, PM/CMs and Contractors to ensure successful scheduling and completion of projects.

Responsible for the reviewing of drafting project documents such as letters, plans, reports, diagrams, process maps, etc.

Identify and mitigate potential risks to the project technical infrastructure and operations by liaising with Stakeholders to identify gaps and opportunities in and between organizations in order to initiate process development and change management projects.

Ensure appliance of engineering best practices, techniques and standards are used throughout the entire project life cycle by measuring project performance, identifying areas for improvement by performing risk management to ensure the minimize of potential risks and implementing Safety Management Plans to achieve Zero Accidents.

Build and maintain strong relationships within the organization and external partners/stakeholders for the benefit of the business to ensure projects are executed in a mutually beneficial manner.

Stay informed about industry trends and best practices representing the airport when appropriate in strategic matters.

Chair regular stakeholder meetings to communicate technical and engineering objectives and make adjustments to projects based on constraints and performance analysis adapting to operational needs when appropriate.

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