Project Manager

Roles and responsibilities

• As a Project Manager, your primary responsibility is to lead projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Below is a detailed list of key skills relevant to the position:

  Core Project Management Skills:

• Project Planning and Scheduling:

  • Defining project scope, goals, deliverables, and milestones.
  • Creating detailed project plans, timelines, and schedules using project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, or Trello).

• Risk Management:

  • Identifying potential risks to project success and developing mitigation strategies.
  • Conducting risk assessments and managing issues as they arise during the project lifecycle.

• Budgeting and Cost Management:

  • Developing project budgets, monitoring expenses, and ensuring the project stays within financial constraints.
  • Tracking and reporting project financials, including resource allocation and cost variance analysis.

• Resource Management:

  • Ensuring proper allocation and utilization of resources (team members, equipment, materials) for the project.
  • Managing human resources, including team coordination, conflict resolution, and performance management.

• Quality Control:

  • Ensuring project deliverables meet the required quality standards.
  • Conducting quality assurance (QA) reviews, audits, and implementing corrective actions if necessary.

• Project Documentation:

  • Preparing and maintaining project documentation, including project charters, status reports, and post-mortem reports.
  • Tracking and ensuring the completion of all necessary project documentation and deliverables.
• Minimum Overall 15+ years of oil & gas experience.
• Experience in onshore gas processing projects.
• Experience in upstream oil production projects is a plus.
• Previous ADNOC experience is a plus but not mandatory.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering is a MUST.

Desired candidate profile

1. Communication:

   • Strong verbal and written communication skills for managing project stakeholders, teams, and external parties.
   • Keeping stakeholders informed through regular updates, presentations, and reports.

2. Team Leadership and Motivation:

   • Leading project teams, providing clear direction, support, and motivation.
   • Managing team dynamics, fostering collaboration, and ensuring team members have the resources needed for success.

3. Decision-Making:

   • Making informed and timely decisions to address project challenges.
   • Balancing competing project priorities and constraints to ensure overall project success.

4. Conflict Resolution:

   • Addressing and resolving any conflicts that arise within the team or with stakeholders.
   • Mediating disputes and maintaining positive working relationships.

5. Problem-Solving:

   • Proactively identifying problems or bottlenecks and providing effective solutions.
   • Analyzing situations and determining the best course of action to keep the project on track.

Technical Skills:

1. Project Management Software:

   • Proficiency in project management tools like Microsoft Project, JIRA, Asana, Monday.com, or Smartsheet for tracking progress and collaboration.
   • Familiarity with collaboration tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams, or Google Workspace.

2. Agile and Scrum Methodologies:

   • Experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) for managing iterative and incremental projects.
   • Leading Agile ceremonies such as sprints, standups, and retrospectives (if managing Agile projects).

3. Waterfall Methodology:

   • Knowledge of traditional Waterfall project management for sequential, linear projects.
   • Creating detailed documentation and project plans for phase-based projects.

4. Gantt Charts and Critical Path Method (CPM):

   • Using Gantt charts to visualize project timelines and dependencies.
   • Applying the Critical Path Method to identify essential tasks and their impact on project deadlines.

Advanced Skills (Optional but Beneficial):

1. Change Management:

   • Leading and managing change initiatives during project implementation.
   • Preparing teams and stakeholders for project changes and mitigating resistance.

2. Stakeholder Management:

   • Identifying key stakeholders and developing strategies for managing relationships and expectations.
   • Engaging stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle to ensure their needs are met.

3. Contract and Vendor Management:

   • Overseeing contracts and working with external vendors and partners.
   • Ensuring that vendors meet contractual obligations and deliverables are aligned with project goals.