Operations / Projects Director Mining SMPP / EPC Projects – Namibia (Walvis Bay)

Qualification, preferably a Degree in Mechanical

Project Management qualification and certification

8 - 10 years of relevant project management experience in SMPP / 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