Job Description

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Support the Group Corporate Project's Department in Co-ordinating the capital budgeting process with respect to project definition from Business Units, and its alignment to the organisational strategic goals Lead projects from initiation through to implementation, covering: pre-feasibility, feasibility, design, execution and closeout Establish project requirements, priorities, and deadlines by undertaking effective stakeholder engagement, managing inputs, generating well defined user requirements, scope of work, accurate schedules and costing Develop execution strategies (in-house, semi-turnkey or turnkey) by assessing the project complexity, risk, resource loading and expertise, investment appetite and priority pertaining to business strategy Ensures that all the relevant project management documentation and controls are in place to monitor and track project progress enabling on-time and within budget delivery of projects Demonstrates strong understanding of engineering deliverables at the different phases of a project, and implements the relevant controls to ensure that design and engineering complies to best practices Ensures that all project risk assessments, HAZOPs and constructability reviews are effectively undertaken with the required documentation and stakeholders Apply in-depth knowledge on all aspect of a project, which include Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Quality and Contract (FDIC etc.) Report on project progress, cost, schedule, risk, mitigation plans and governance at Committee and Integrated Business Planning meetings May be required to manage a project portfolio for one or more Business Units, which may expand internationally; Generate business cases and position papers for EC and board approval; Demonstrated confidence in making informed decision, which are based on expertise and experience in the field, as well as the input from internal stakeholders, external stakeholders and SMEs; Implement project management tools and systems for project tracking, monitoring and control; Ensure projects are delivered on-time, within budget, meets the stakeholder's approved requirements and business objectives as committed Ensure projects are completed in accordance to AECI guidelines, policies and procedures. In the absence of updated standards, best global practices shall be adhered to; Coordinate resources (staff, equipment, vendors, contractors and consultants) across multiple assigned projects in various phases Manage budgets for assigned projects, identify and manage risk, and adjusts resources and priorities accordingly Ensure compliance with Safety, Health and Environmental standards Comply to Procurement and Contractual procedures Drive training and development of project management and engineering standards Apply lateral thinking when devising solutions for relatively complex business problems Establish strategic partnership with external suppliers, contractors and professional services with specific skills sets capable of providing the required project support to deliver projects meeting all project success criteria Participate in the development and roll out of standard project management documentation across AECI Participate in updates to the project governance procedure, and its roll out across AECI Oversee the management of master schedules, project costing and project execution strategies
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Qualifications & Experience

BScEng/BEng (Hons) in Chemical/ Mechanical Engineering. Postgraduate qualification in engineering may be advantageous Postgraduate Qualification in Management or Project Management Preference will be given to candidates that have 10-20 years' proven experience in managing multiple projects of varying complexities (wide range of project types) Preference will be given to candidates that have demonstrated experience in leading and successfully delivering complex multidisciplinary projects from initiation to completion Knowledge and experience in developing and implementing standards for best engineering and project management practices Knowledge and experience in developing and implementing project management tools and systems Self-motivated and driven with a key focus on adding value through the on-time delivery of strategic projects Deliver results through quality and safety awareness, planning and organizing, decision making and execution to readily deliver value Firm understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act Demonstrated Project Management track record, and ability to manage multiple projects with collaboration of internal and external stakeholders Excellent writing skills - Technical Reports and Business Cases Excellent command of the English Language Strong and Effective Communication skills Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills Express potential through adaptability, agility, applied learning, innovation and implementation. Achieve goals by aligning performance for success, monitoring and processing information, facilitating change, developing others, participating and leading * Interact effectively at all levels with a focus on building relationships, thus aiding negotiation and gaining commitment