Overview:
The Head of Special Projects plays a pivotal role in overseeing and driving the successful completion of key assignments within the Construction/Manufacturing/Engineering/Automotive sectors. This position is critical in leading and coordinating multifaceted projects that are central to the organizations strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute strategies for the successful delivery of special projects
- Lead crossfunctional project teams to achieve set milestones and targets
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope goals and deliverables
- Ensure adherence to project timelines and budgets
- Identify and mitigate project risks to minimize disruptions
- Monitor and report on project progress to senior management
- Allocate resources effectively to support project requirements
- Oversee quality assurance to maintain high project standards
- Implement best practices for project management and
- Drive continuous improvement in project processes and methodologies
- Manage relationships with external vendors and contractors
- Provide leadership and mentorship to project teams
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and safety standards
- Prepare and present project proposals to secure necessary approvals
- Conduct postproject reviews and evaluations to extract key learnings
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management or a related field
- Proven experience in managing complex projects within the Construction/Manufacturing/Engineering/Automotive industries
- Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning and project management
- Strong problemsolving and decisionmaking skills
- Excellent leadership and communication abilities
- Indepth knowledge of industry regulations and standards
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficiency in project management software and tools
- Track record of successful stakeholder management and negotiation
- Experience in budgeting and resource allocation
- Understanding of quality assurance processes and methodologies
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Certification in Project Management (PMP Prince2 or equivalent) is preferred
- Flexibility to travel as needed for project requirements
- Commitment to promoting a culture of safety and compliance
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