Head of Project Management

Job description / Role

Wood is looking for Head of Project Management. The Head of Project Management for the Middle East is responsible for the governance and assurance of the Project Management function. This is a strategic role, providing leadership of the Wood Way using our people, processes, procedures, systems and capability driving a high standard of delivery to clients. The role supports the Project Management teams undertaking Project and Contract / Portfolio execution throughout the MEAC Operations business.

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for provision of project management requirements for contract and projects while supporting internal promotions
- Manage performance of all direct reports
- Attendance to monthly Middle East Project Reviews as representation of Project Management
- Middle East Project Management representative for PEER reviews and audits
- Where concerns arise regarding project performance consult with Technical Directorate to deploy the correct level of governance reviews
- Champion Start Up and provide a level of support when required
- Responsible for competence of project management personnel in the Middle East
- Ensuring compliance to the Wood 6 Golden Standards and associated Wood processes and procedures
- Support BMS Project Management improvements ensuring alignment to a common and predictable delivery
- Deployment of Wood Project Management induction pack for all new starts
- Developing and retaining motivated and competent people
- Active participation in graduate & trainee recruitment and development programme
- Manage succession planning and assured delivery on behalf of the business
- Drive HSSEA culture and performance through safe project delivery
- Ensure that risk management process is followed across the function
- Support EMEA Head of Project Management and Operations Director in the delivery of TIRM

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 16+ years of experience in similar position
- Degree in Project Management or other relevant technical discipline is preferred
- Project Management Professional (PMP : PMI ), Chartered Project Professional (ChPP : APM) or equivalent certification is preferred

Knowledge, skills and experience:
- Extensive project management experience in relevant industry sector(s) having held senior project management roles with P&L experience
- Significant experience with multiple project delivery types including frameworks, portfolios and projects: Pursuits, Start-Up , FEED, EPCm and Close Out
- Experience and understanding of project execution tools, processes and procedures
- Expert level ability to build and lead a team of technical and non-technical people
- High level of experience on varying commercial KPI models and change management with the ability advise how to drive margin improvements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present, inform, and persuade at all levels of stakeholders
- Experience of stakeholder management and conflict resolution

About the Company

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.