We are a transnational company, leader in its field and we are looking for a Project Manager

Job Description

Project Preparation and Planning Stage:

o Ensures the requirements of a project are made explicit, challenge requirements in view of the business of functional targets, in line with the project goals and objectives and budget requirements, to safeguard that the project goals are aligned with business stakeholder needs.

o Plans, budgets, oversees, and documents all aspects of the project (scope, governance, cost, timing, technology, quality, constraints, assumptions, interdependencies, risks, and other issues). Assigns the responsibilities and tasks in the project team and provides detailed project schedules, identifying and sequencing the activities needed to successfully complete the project.

o Ensures completion of agreed Stage deliverables within agreed timeline and budget. Ensures well-defined, unambiguous project designs, reviewed & signed off by relevant stakeholders. Provides well-defined execution strategies and accurate CAPEX estimates based on market pricing. 

o Establishes an adequate project governance structure to enable efficient communication to the project team, stakeholders and users.  

Project Execution:

o Manages the project execution, coordinates all involved internal and external parties and monitors consistency with the project baselines (scope, budget, schedule) and approved changes thereof. Manages change accurately following a change management process.

o Responsible for adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements, as well as ensuring construction safety.

Project Monitoring, Control and Reporting:

o Analyses, determines, and manages a Project Management Plan and monitors, controls, and steers the realization of deliverables in line with agreed quality agreements, standards, budget, and guidelines.

o Monitors, manages, and reports about the budget, time, organization, resources, quality, and risks of the assigned projects, takes corrective actions when necessary, and ensures adequate reporting, to ensure that the Project is delivered as per agreed baselines. Ensures a solid project administration, documentation according in line with company guidelines.

Project Hand Over:

o Ensures the handover of projects to business stakeholders, including project documentation, completing commissioning activities, definition of potential follow-up activities and handing the project over to the business, ensuring that project results are transparent and accessible for relevant stakeholders.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

·      As part of project delivery responsibility, responsible for HSE management in projects and meeting the relevant HSE KPIs defined for projects. This includes a pro-active attitude towards creating safety awareness, development of safe designs, ensuring contractor HSE compliance, etc.

·      Accountable for implementing NIP project management processes, Company standards (Design, HSE, Quality, Internal controls, etc.) in co-operation with NIP Regional Project Manager and NIP's PMO Lead, adopting a practical approach focused on the needs of projects.

·      Actively maintains a good relationship with the local business stakeholders and provides updates for Steering Committee and stakeholder´s meetings.

·      Being responsible for successful project delivery, which includes leading discussions with consultants and contractors, re-assigning project team members, defining scope, developing CAPEX estimates & schedules, etc.

·      Responsible to manage escalations coming from the local project team, and timely escalation to NIP Regional Project Manager

·      Manage consultancies related to project permitting activities and supporting business stakeholders in obtaining construction and operating permits.

·      Responsible for land selection and supporting land acquisition if applicable, managing a solid search & selection process with local consultancies and supporting business stakeholders in the purchase of the land.

·      Actively challenge scope looking continuously leveraging on value engineering, life cycle analysis, and any innovative solution/tool to deliver value for our company.

·      Leads contracting strategy definition and participates in procurement processes like pre-qualifications and tenders. Co-decision maker for contract awards. Works closely with procurement and legal stakeholders having the responsibility of meeting procurement time schedules.

Supports continuous improvement of NIP policies by sharing best practices & lessons learnt and implements successful/proven new methodologies to expedite project execution while reducing CAPEX.  

About You

You're a fit for the role if your background includes:

·      At least 8 years' experience with management of CAPEX projects (Greenfields, Brownfield or Capacity expansions) of >€10M (responsible for successful project delivery end-to-end) preferable in animal/aquafeed, or at least in food, FMCG or fine chemicals

·      Demonstrated experience in managing at least one greenfield site project end-to-end.

·      Demonstrated experience in managing contracts under Design & Build and Design-Bid-Build

·      Demonstrated experience in leading design development processes with external design companies and internal stakeholders.

·      Educational background in Engineering (Mechanical formation preferred)

·      Fluent in English (verbal and writing)

·      Excellent communication skills (verbal and writing), both to local (project) teams and senior management levels

·      Practical, hands-on, active attitude and interest to engage pro-actively with project teams.

·      Proficiency with MS Office tools such as Word, Excel, plus MS Project, and AutoCAD