Head of Programme Management

Job Responsibilities:

• Implement a high-level effective PMO/project management framework and execution methodologies, incorporating necessary project management processes as required.
• Manage a portfolio of numerous regional projects, including personnel, project schedules, technical oversight, team development, supporting budget preparation and financial reporting.
• Oversee teams of project managers, architects, engineers and/or other consultants to deliver mission-critical projects on time, to budget, and to the highest quality.
• Establish formal reporting arrangements on regional projects.
• Support the development of project scope documents, quality standards, project-specific technical specifications, and relevant drawings.
• Review relevant master schedules and other reports as necessary to ensure timelines are met.
• Secure resources, suppliers, materials, services, and products as required to support regional projects.
• Monitor regional project progress and identify opportunities for improved delivery.
• Proactively identify potential problems, conflicts, design, and delivery issues using risk management tools and skills to mitigate impact on projects.
• Direct meetings, introduce, and manage wider regional project-related discussions.
• Manage and/or support the administration of tender processes for appointing consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Manage and/or administer requests for payments, invoice processing, and other typical project administration.
• Direct and participate in due diligence activities to identify and qualify potential sites and facilities.
• Implement and manage processes to assure quality and HSE control during construction projects.
• Ensure zero tolerance for breaches of HSE policies with relevant reporting on near-misses and incidents.
• Identify, assess, and quantify near-misses, safety incidents, potential hazards, and other workplace risks.
• Identify and implement strategies to promote a safety culture in the workplace.
• Negotiate contracts with consultants, external project managers, contractors, and equipment vendors as required.
• Provide regular reporting on regional project status with strategies to correct project deviations.
• Ensure scheduling and minuting of various project meetings.
• Provide timely, regular, and accurate reporting on project progress, costs, and quality.
• Manage and document project change requests and follow up on approvals.
• Oversee proper close-out processes are followed through to completion, including handover of final O&M manuals and as-built documentation.
• Travel as needed to effectively manage teams and projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction, Engineering, Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in program/project management preferred, including at least 5 years of experience in the construction of mission-critical environments and data centers.
• Strong knowledge of typical construction contracts and building codes.
• Experience working with construction disciplines and trades (general/architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, etc.).
• Ability to apply quality management principles and processes.
• Ability to apply risk assessment and management principles and processes.
• Strong analytical, research, and negotiation skills, with strong contractual knowledge including reading contractual terminology.
• Strong written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to draft reports, minutes, correspondence, procedures, processes, and forms.
• Ability to review architectural, mechanical, electrical, and telecommunications drawings.
• Certifications such as PMP, ATD, ATS, CDCP, CDCS, CDCE, CNCDP, CDRP, CDMS.

Job ID: L68XV3WW

All successful candidates can expect a very competitive remuneration package and a comprehensive range of benefits.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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