Senior Projects Interface Manager

Job Description Summary

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

• 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.

• 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%.

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

• 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.