Director Planning and Integration

Roles and responsibilities

• Strategic Planning and Coordination:

  • Develop and implement strategic plans to align various business functions, projects, or systems with organizational goals.
  • Coordinate and oversee multiple projects or initiatives, ensuring that they align with the company’s overall strategy and objectives.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to create detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables.

• Integration of Systems and Processes:

  • Oversee the integration of new processes, systems, or technologies into existing operations.
  • Collaborate with various departments, including IT, operations, and engineering, to ensure the seamless integration of new systems.
  • Ensure that all integrated systems work cohesively and effectively, with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.

• Project and Resource Management:

  • Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively and that deadlines are met.
  • Work closely with project managers to monitor progress, identify any potential roadblocks, and provide solutions to keep the project on track.
  • Manage resource planning to ensure that personnel, equipment, and budgets are efficiently allocated and used.

• Stakeholder Management and Communication:

  • Act as a liaison between internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders, ensuring that all parties are informed of project progress, challenges, and changes.
  • Provide regular updates to senior management, clients, or stakeholders on the status of planning and integration efforts.
  • Manage expectations and ensure that the goals and requirements of stakeholders are understood and met.

• Risk Management and Problem Solving:

  • Identify potential risks and issues related to project planning and integration, and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Proactively address any issues that arise during the integration or planning phases to prevent delays or disruptions.
  • Provide solutions to complex problems related to resource constraints, budget overruns, or timeline delays.

• Continuous Improvement and Process Optimization:

  • Analyze existing processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
  • Implement changes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of project planning and integration activities.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team by encouraging innovation and new ideas.

• Budget and Financial Management:

  • Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring that planning and integration activities are completed within financial constraints.
  • Monitor and control expenditures, track costs, and adjust budgets as necessary.
  • Ensure that cost-saving measures are implemented without compromising quality or project outcomes.

• Team Leadership and Development:

  • Lead and manage a team of planners, integrators, and other staff members, providing guidance, support, and direction.
  • Foster a collaborative and productive team environment, ensuring that all team members are aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Mentor and train team members, helping them develop their skills and advance their careers.

Desired candidate profile

• Focal point for leading baseline of EPC level schedule.
• Acts as a schedule integrator for engineering, procurement, construction & commissioning.
• Provide leadership role on the project planning and scheduling activities.
• Plan, manage and supervise the Project Planning, Scheduling and Monitoring activities of the project.
• Monitor the performance of the EPC Contractors on the major/complex high value Capital Projects.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or equivalent.

Minimum Experience:

• 20 years of experience associated with Projects and/or Contracts including at least 10 years’ experience in planning engineering including at least 8 years of experience Planning, scheduling / Project Controls activities in the EPC organization in Oil, Gas or Petrochemical industry. Must have 2 years of experience in a similar position.
• Must have experience in LNG projects.

Key Skills:
Material Planning, Planning Skills, Management Experience
Employment Type: Full-time
Department / Functional Area: Strategy and Planning
Experience: years
Gender: Male
Vacancy: 1