Project Manager Aftermarket Recertification Projects NOV UAE

Project Manager – Aftermarket Rectification Projects at National Oilwell Varco (NOV) is required to plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated project(s) to ensure that goals or objectives of the project are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Job ID for this vacancy is 20977.

Responsibilities Of Project Manager

• Provide customers/subcontractors and customer suppliers with a single point-of-contact and assume the role of communications coordinator for assigned major projects, which includes coordinating within the various departments.
• Assure preparation of customer documents and project drawings are completed as required by the contract.
• Represent Company at customer/subcontractor coordination status meetings.
• Monitor all activities to assure costs and gross margins are met.
• Track and control the major components of the project cost.
• Take responsibility for the overall project schedule.
• Follow administrative procedures as necessary to assure the success of the project.
• Negotiate settlement of all claims associated with the project.
• Monitor all project activities, report progress against plans and take corrective action as required to meet plans.
• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.
• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.

FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project management and customer focal point for all NOV-associated project work scopes:  Recertifications, upgrades, reactivations, I&C, OEM repairs, rig/shipyard-based inspections, and other internal projects.
• Follow standardized processes, policies, and operational procedures from a global operations perspective.
• Responsible for all project planning activities including scope identification, creation of the Project Execution Plan (PEP) and documentation gathering.
• Create and document required work scopes of the project such as quotations, proposals, purchase orders and change orders as required through the duration of the project.
• Issue and track purchase orders for parts and services for internal and 3rd party requirements.
• Responsible for project execution including scope execution and issuance of project certifications.
• Collaborate with both regional and local Aftermarket representatives (Service, Spares, Repair, Engineering, Sales, Accounting/Finance, etc.) to maximize support, planning, project execution and customer experience.
• Build and strengthen relationships with customer, suppliers, and vendors.
• Responsible for monitoring and controlling projects which includes risk management, change management and progress management, reporting and project closeout.
• Maximize financial results by monitoring/reporting all activities to ensure accurate costing
• Maintain awareness of critical path activities affecting customer-sensitive project deadlines; build contingency plans and implement recovery plans.
• Responsible for project close out including invoicing, handovers, and after-action reviews.
• Perform other work as assigned.
• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.

Eligibility Requirements For Project Manager

The eligibility requirements for the role of Project Manager are as under:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business
• Management is preferred, or equivalent.
• Combination of education and project.
• Certification: Project Management / Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Experience: At least 3+ years within a project management role.
• Experience handling customers and internal stakeholders professionally throughout the project lifecycle.
• Preferred 5+ years within a project management role.

Skills & Knowledge Desired

• Knowledge of oil and gas industry drilling, pressure control and/or lifting and handling equipment.
• Strong understanding of PMI principals and methodology.
• Fluent in MS Office products, specifically Project,Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Fluent in Aftermarket systems,such as, RigOffice, Compass, Tracker, PIMS, and other system.
• Understanding of technical documentation packages/drawings.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Communicates effectively.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Planning / Organization.
• Team oriented.
• Self-motivated.
• Adaptable to change.
• Frequent travel required – at least 50%.
• Option to relocate to/work in Qatar and/or Saudi Arabia.

Project Manager National Oilwell Varco UAE

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