Africa: Country Manager (SMEIPP – Projects – Namibian National) – Walvis Bay Namibia posted by MECS Africa

A Namibian National.
Qualification, preferably a Degree in Mechanical
Project Management qualification and certification
 8 – 10 years of relevant project management experience in SMEIPP/EPC Mining Projects, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership or strategic role including tracking and planning projects
    5+ years of experience working with business stakeholders within a cross-functional matrix environment
    3+ years of experience with full product lifecycle with understanding of development lifecycles and various technology methodologies that support that lifecycle
    Experience working with multidisciplinary teams, and cross-functional stakeholders
    Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and SharePoint with experience presenting to stakeholders and / or Senior Leadership
    Proven ability to demonstrate a drive for results and accountability of business needs
    Proven ability to work in an ambiguous environment and collaborate across multiple areas to achieve a common business objective
    Interpersonal skills to influence and spur change, facilitate and enhance performance within a cross – functional environment
    Demonstrate decisiveness in resolving business problems, making decisions and identifying priorities
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
    Ability to multitask
    Excellent planning and time management skills
    Excellent leadership abilities
    Clean Drivers’ License
    Detail-oriented and thorough
 
    Manage the day-to-day activities across a portfolio of EPC Mining Projects, from preparation for construction through to hand over to the client.
    Lead the project management team responsible for the Mining EPC Projects
    Oversee the broader, cross-disciplinary team during the construction phase, ensuring all risks are identified and mitigated, and that key decisions are made or escalated to management as needed throughout the implementation phase
    Report on project success criteria, including results, key metrics, testing, and deployment management activities
    Apply creative and analytical thinking in a problem-solving environment, demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to excellence
    Collaborate with Engineering teams for optimal project scope
    Participate in establishing practices, templates, policies, tools, and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the organization, and project management tools
    Ensure proper record and management project documentation
    Prepare estimates and detailed project plan for all phases of the project
    Procure adequate resources to achieve project objectives in planned timeframes, including the appointment of external resources included Owner’s Engineers, Independent Engineers, Lenders Technical Advisors, etc
    Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues, communicating across leadership
    Manage project scope and changes
    Strong understanding and application of business drivers, financial reporting standards
    Participate and/or drive feasibility studies, vendor selections and proposals for evaluation by appropriate key stakeholders
    Act as an internal quality control check for the project
    On-site regular quality inspection of the works, verification of contractual compliance, Tracking of site activities, Validation of the works progress for payment
    Manage ongoing quality control and participate in quality issue resolution
    Ensure that safety is key focus and paramount importance in all projects and shall be delivered in full compliance with local legislation and company policy and adherence / compliance to applicable standards, rules, and regulations (local and international)
    Assist in dispute, negotiation, arbitration or litigation, as needed
    Support formal/informal schedules to manage the engagement contract
    Set and continually manage project expectations while delegating and managing deliverables with team members and stakeholders
    Monitor, track and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables
    Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations to various audiences, including project team, clients, EXCO and key stakeholders
    Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project management team (construction phase)
    Ensure that projects are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards
    Manage project issues and risks to mitigate impact to baseline
    Extensive understanding of project management principles, methods, and techniques
    Provide leadership for the project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project
    Performance reviews and staff development
    Establish practices, templates, policies, tools, and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the organization
    Report all Environment Health Safety findings via the internal reporting systems
    Critically analyze objectives and those of the stakeholders to ensure universally successful outcomes and communicate effectively to all the stakeholders with accurate information
    Critically examine project impact on operations and align with key stakeholders so that impact on operations is minimized to balance project delivery and operations
    Execute projects effectively and deliver revenue, profit, and cash targets to the business
    Regular reporting / updates to management advising project progress to plan, KPI’s. Advice of areas requiring escalation, decision for resolution & non- conformance
    Effective management of risk, opportunities, contract and claims through risk mitigation measures
    Support the company in assessing alternative contracting structure for the construction