Create delivery excellence across assigned project/program/portfolio of projects, provide certainty and confidence to the customer/project sponsor, and robust control of project scope, schedule, cost and risk. Specifies and directs the implementation and completion of one or more major projects or programs, including responsibility for managing safety, scope, cost, schedule and risk, and ensuring appropriate reporting and governance is in place. Responsible for delivery of project(s)/program(s)/portfolio to agreed scope, specifications, schedule and budget, for managing change and customer relationships. Delivers project(s)/program(s)/portfolio which often involves a high level of complexity and risk with multiple workstreams and high financial risk.
Oversight of multiple project managers.
Project Execution
P & L responsibility with associated commercial and financial accountability including revenue
delivery, margin and overhead management, budget and forecast determination and attainment,
risk and opportunity reviews, cost controls, accounts payable/billing and cash collection
Contributes to and reviews the project proposal and plan to establish timeframe, procedures for
accomplishing the project, resource requirements, and allotment of available resources to various
phases of the project. Ensures adherence to corporate policy and best practice, and sets project
evaluation parameters.
Negotiates changes to project scope with the customer. Follows Change Management process to
identify and approve modifications to scope, cost, schedule and quality
Pursues and develop opportunities for innovation, such as digitalization and technology use, work
share and high value engineering centers, to bring value to Wood and customer
Approves project procedures and project execution plan including the scope of work, deliverables
list, master schedule, budget, org charts, risk register etc.
Ensures competence of project team members to carry out assigned work
Oversees proposals and call-offs (may be single projects) within delegation of authority, ensuring
compliance with contracting policy and standards of ethical conduct.
Monitors adherence to schedule, cost and quality and proactively intervenes to avoid slippage
Ensures that the required project management software systems are established for the project and
the supporting training is completed
Ensure the project assurance protocol and schedule are established
Involved in establishing terms and conditions, and wider scope and larger size of projects may
require more visibility in the community as well as activity in attracting project staff
Responsible for the project HSSE leadership, ensures a program of initiatives and auditing schedule
are established, and that HSSE and quality management issues are proactively addressed
Drives good practices, including corporate initiatives, across projects and programs
Resolves complex issues which are escalated by project team
Participate in assurance activities and peer reviews
The complexity, potential impact and political sensitivity of projects/programmes of this size
(particularly in an international context), frequently require the project director to be involved in
closing the deal, attracting specialized staff from outside the organization, and managing
relationships with local officials and community groups as well as the customer and contractors, all
based on their credibility and proven track record
Leadership
Guides and directs large project team(s), which includes project managers, external specialists and
involving staff from multiple offices and sites.
Is an advocate and role model for ethical behaviour and compliance with applicable laws and
policies.
Teaches and empowers others to make decisions within established parameters