Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager, with experience in FPSO Project Delivery to work within the Projects business. This will be a permanent, staff position covering global FPSO and FPU projects, ranging from FEEDs to Detailed Engineering and Design for EPC projects. You will be responsible for the sub-Business Group (sub-BG) oversight of Project Delivery activities and governance of Project performance and will support:

Offshore Projects Business Line and the Projects Business Unit's (BU) Global FPSO Strategy.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to prepare for an operational P&L position with Project Delivery constituting the Technical Functions for delivery of Projects; Project Management, Project Controls, Engineering, Supply Chain (Project Procurement and Sub-Contracts) and Construction.


"Designing the future. Transforming the world".

What we can offer:

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil & gas and process industry projects


Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs. This opportunity is Hybrid in Houston, TX.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice


Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.


Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle


Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests


Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

Responsibilities

• Delivery of BG Project Delivery objectives and requirements within the sub-BG
• Oversight of Project Delivery at the sub-BG level. This also includes any embedded representatives and interface with the centralized Operations Excellence Functions, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Digital & Technology, below sub-BG
• Ownership and Delivery of Project Delivery procedures, processes, and tools at the sub-BG management system level to drive consistent delivery execution. This also includes common and consistent control and management of project execution risks throughout the project life cycle, and common reporting and review practices to facilitate early intervention
• Facilitate maximizing utilization of Global Execution Center (GEC) and Regional Execution Center (REC) for Project Delivery in the sub-BG
• Facilitate and support Project Delivery systems and tools digital innovation
• Oversight of training and development and competency of sub-BG Project Delivery resources
• Management of the Project Performance Governance Process at sub-BG level including internal reporting Project Management Reviews and dashboards
• Project Delivery involvement in tender review process at sub-BG level
• Support and deliver Operations Excellence objectives as directed by VP Offshore
• Interface with and support Project Directors and executive leadership to deliver BU Project Delivery requirements within the sub-BG
• Interface with Heads of Projects or Operations at Execution Center below sub-BG level to drive Project Delivery Technical Functions within the Execution Center with respect to Operations Excellence requirements
• Project Delivery interface with sub-BG management team as required
• The Senior Project Manager will lead by example, consistently displaying and enforcing the Company's values, behaviors and minimum requirements, to ensure safe and reliable operations and client satisfaction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering
• 20+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry
• Demonstrable experience in leading and delivering project management, engineering execution, procurement and/or construction services in the offshore Oil and Gas Sector, particularly with FPSO and FPU projects, EPC-phase detailed engineering, and PMC-type Capital Projects.
• Understanding of all Project Delivery technical functions; Project Management, Project Controls, Engineering and Design, Supply Chain (Project Procurement and Sub-Contracts), Construction practices and Management
• Experience and understanding of project management, general project execution and delivery tools, processes, and procedures
• Broad understanding of the business drivers for oil and gas clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership skills
• Strong problem-solving skills, creativity
• Selfless approach in supporting others to succeed
• Strives for efficiency in reaching goals, adapting to constraints
• Ability to work effectively across a diverse multicultural community
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross functionally and create trust with seniors, peer group, and team members