Projects Executive (ProExec092023) at Oceana Group Limited

Purpose of the role:

To manage a portfolio of projects within the Lucky Star Operations Division.

Key Responsibilities:

• To lead feasibility studies that will inform project related decisions, such as financial and qualitative viability, and alignment with business strategies
• Preparation and presentation of project proposals
• Manage all project phases, inclusive of planning, design, procurement, regulatory approvals, construction and commissioning
• Ensure that the business cases on which project proposals were based are met
• Commissioned projects that fully meet all the regulatory requirements that are key in food processing, such as environmental, health and safety and food safety
• Collaborate closely with in-house functions/departments, and external consultants/ suppliers, to ensure that project teams are adequately equipped with the requisite management and
• technical skills
• Actively manage the administration of contracts, and procurement processes
• Ensure accurate setting and tracking of projects costs and project timelines
• Ensure that the installation and commissioning phases comply thoroughly with health, safety and environmental management systems and regulations
• Implement project disciplines and procedure that will deliver a high standard of work, across all functions within the project teams
• Provide detailed updates on project progress to senior and executive management, coupled with solutions to mitigate risks that may affect deliverables
• Scoping of the various respective projects for sign-off by sponsor
• Coordinate people and processes to ensure that LSO projects are delivered on time and produce the desired results
• Set deadlines and assign responsibilities to the team and/or relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate internal resources for the execution of projects
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Perform a variety of ad hoc requests as required by the role
• Prepare, agree and manage the project budgets
• Manage changes to the project costs
• Report on actuals vs budget and escalate to management as required
• Agree upon applicable project team with sponsor and appropriate stakeholders
• Set and continually manage project expectations while delegating and managing deliverables with project team members

Knowledge, skills and attributes:

• Decision Making and Judgement
• Action Orientation
• Analytical Thinking
• People Management/Leadership
• Teamwork
• Interpersonal Skills
• Verbal and Written Communication

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant work experience with a senior project or Portfolio management role
• Previous experience in managing a large portfolio of projects
• Must have a background in business skills, management, budgeting and analysis
• Project Management qualification is a plus with a competency of using advance project management tools
• Proven working experience in project management and strategy implementation
• SAP experience is an advantage
• An experienced team player, with a proven ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• A proven track record of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, and to manage priorities under pressure
• A proven ability to apply problem-solving skills throughout the phases of a project
• The individual will be able to demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation, taking initiative, and a solutions driven approach