Project Manager

Role Summary:
The Project Manager's responsibilities include, but are not limited to,
contract review, planning, tracking project scheduling and control,
communication with the internal team, vendor support, supply chain and the
Customer. Also prepares & aligns resources, performs technical activities
related to engineering projects. The Project Manager must be proactive and
drive the project from the order acquisition to Customer delivery, including
control of milestone invoicing and close out of the projects. Communication,
organizational, team building, and Leadership skills are paramount. The
Project Manager has overall responsibility for the implementation of all
Original and aftermarket Equipment business
Responsibilities & Requirements: Principal Accountabilities:
Project Planning : Lead the team in the development of the Project
strategy, plan and schedule. Timely submission of order status, drawings,
documentation, and delivery updates and schedules as required by the order.
All order fulfillment / post order activities and interfacing with the
customer will be handled by the Project Manager & his team. Control:
Drive the team to proactively address problems and ensure that small issues do
not become time consuming problems. Ensure the Project is on schedule and
within budget. Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts,
distinguish between relevant and irrelevant contributing factors, and draw
valid conclusions. Performance & Quality: Ensures that the product meets
the Customer's and Flowserve's performance and quality requirements, also
ensure that these requirements have been documented in the Project Quality
Plan and passed down to all functions and suppliers. Ensure Project design
reviews are conducted, and that quality is designed and built-in to the
product. Ensure compliance with all Engineering standards and ISO procedures.
Communications: Work with Sales, Engineering, Technical Services and
operations to ensure proper communications with the Customer and facilitate
the resolution of discrepancies. Plan and facilitate meetings with Sales and
the Customers to accomplish such resolution. Ensure that all communications in
and out of the Project Team are clear, handled in the appropriate manner and
are documented. The Project Manager is required to have good writing and
presentation skills to conduct monthly reviews with management. To communicate
progress, eliminate barriers to the project and to ensure on-time delivery
within budget.
Documentation: Ensure that all documentation is completed and delivered as
required by the Contract SDRL. Supply Chain: Ensure that the Project
quality specifications and Terms & Conditions are routed down to the
Engineering office and Purchasing dept. Work with Supply Chain on critical
project issues.
Contract Change: Ensure that any change to the Contract or POs, whether
from the customer or internal to the project team, is addressed in the
appropriate manner.
Risk Management: Ensure that risk is managed throughout the life of the
Project and that solutions are proactively driven by the team.
Financial: Ensure that all deliverables meet the Contractual requirements,
and that Finance is informed to invoice customers for payment.
Complies with Flowserve policies and procedures, as well as all applicable
laws and regulations
Key Performance Indicators
* Project Margin
* Safety Metrics
* On Time Delivery
* Cost of Quality
* Communications
* Project Execution
Preferred Experience / Skills: Experience and Education level
* Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineer with a business background preferred.
* Technical familiarity with industrial and engineered pumps and ability to hold technical communication with internal and external stakeholders.
* Experience in technical reviews and requisition preparation for buyouts such as motors, diesel engines, mechanical seals, and sealing systems.
* Project Management experience of ‎5 years in the pump industry - Desirable
* Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) - Desirable
* Experience with foreign markets, managing operations in remote locations, and export controls necessary.
* Familiarity with financial and operational reporting, metrics, and performance management systems required.
* Strong leadership skills are necessary, especially the ability to influence across matrix organization and build high performing teams
* Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement processes are a Desirable for the position
* International and domestic travel is required - approximately ‎10%
Key skills & competencies
Communication Skills:
Fluent English. Has the capability to understand legal contracts, engineering
specifications, drawings and technical procedures. Has the ability to present
information to the core team, colleagues, managers and customers. Can write
clear and precise reports, business correspondence, and instructions Can
negotiate effectively with all customers, associates and suppliers
Computer Skills:
Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Lotus Notes, Projects and
Power Point software. Demonstrable familiarity with Oracle.
Primary Posting Location: Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Job Posting Category: Engineering/R &D
Job Advertising Title: Project Manager
Employment Type: Full time
Country: Saudi Arabia
Auto req ID: 55572BR
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