Senior Projects Interface Manager

As part of the PM organization under the SEC Phase-II Bulk Program, the Projects Interface Manager is responsible for the overall facilitation and integration of GSI scope (GSUT, breakers, switchgears, etc.) into the plants, starting from pre-design stage to FAC (final acceptance certificate). Interfaces will be with both internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues in Power Conversion, GSI, PDC/NG, and the EPCs. This role will partner with the Senior Project Managers and act as a central point of contact for all GSI scope matters, applying standard work and reporting across our program.

The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment

Job Description

What you'll do:

Ownership and accountability from start to finish of the program interface points. Including, effective communication with GEV partners, cross-functional teams, EPCs, and Customers. This generally encompasses but is not limited to.

• Primary point of contact for Power Conversion project team on all GSI scope.
• Interface leadership between all internal and external stakeholders. Accountable for data / information / documentation needed between all parties to progress work in a timely manner.
• Partners with project managers and project planners to ensure interface (dependencies) deliverables are identified, tracked and monitored in P6 throughout the project lifecycle.
• Accountable for risk mitigation on interface dependencies of the program. Leads risk & opportunity management that arise from interface scopes, collaborating with PM and Contract Mgr. to integrate interface inputs into project level R&Os.
• Supports engineering with the plant level DCS / Controls interface requirements
• Supports Cross-functional teams on GSI interfaces including, engineering data, quality, sourcing, EHS, progress reporting, etc.
• Responsible for ensuring on-site interfaces between PC/GSI and customer/EPC are fully planned and managed in execution, including documentation submission (O&MM, TQs, etc.)
• Apply value stream mapping to identify areas of improvement and continually enhance interface processes and effectiveness.
• Streamline collaboration efforts to standardize actions and interface data collection and distribution between all projects of our program.
• Awareness of contractual documents and GEV’s obligations towards the customer.
• Conduct and lead multi-party interface workshops, as needed.
• Drive STOP WORK culture and EHS life saving rules.
• Working knowledge of Equipment (switchgears, circuit breakers, transformers, DCS, etc.) and performance guarantees.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the energy industry in Saudi Arabia, with minimum 10 years’ of work experience.
• Experience working on complex energy projects in Saudi Arabia, with key focus on interface management.
• Experience with scheduling software i.e. primavera P6.
• Self-starter, able to resolve interface conflicts and lead cross functional teams to success.
• Concise presentation skills to leadership and customer.
• Must be fluent in Arabic and English (verbal and written).
• Willingness to travel, ~30%.

Eligibility Requirement:

• Applicants must have the legal right to work in KSA without company sponsorship or time restrictions.

What will make you stand out:

• Experienced GEV Sr. PM with past interface management roles.
• Experience working on GSI Commissioning/Installation
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Strong leadership skills and ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven analytical, problem solving, facilitation, organization, and planning skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage escalations, site challenges, supply chains, etc.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No