Head, Programme Management

Head, Programme Management

Location: Singapore

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 4 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: 10013829

JOB DESCRIPTION

Roles and 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 of 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 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 timeline is 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 administer 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.
• Identification, assessment and quantification of near-misses, safety incidents, potential hazards, and other workplace risks.
• Identify and implement strategies to promote 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, minuting of various project meetings.
• Provide timely regular and accurate reporting on the 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, Engineering, Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in program/project management preferred including at least 5 years’ experience in construction of mission-critical environments and data centres.
• 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.
• Have strong analytical, research and negotiation skills, 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, telecommunications drawings.
• Certifications such as PMP, ATD, ATS, CDCP, CDCS, CDCE, CNCDP, CDRP, CDMS.

BUSINESS SEGMENT

Connectivity

PLATFORM

Operating Division

About Us

Keppel is a multi-business company with a global footprint in more than 20 countries, providing robust solutions for sustainable urbanisation, focusing on four key areas comprising energy & environment, urban development, connectivity and asset management.

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