Project Leader

Roles and responsibilities

A project leader plays a vital role in guiding teams and ensuring that projects are completed successfully, on time, and within budget. Here are the key roles and responsibilities of a project leader:

### 1. Project Planning
- **Define Project Scope**: Establish clear project objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
- **Resource Allocation**: Identify and allocate necessary resources, including team members, budget, and tools.

### 2. Team Management
- **Team Building**: Assemble a diverse team with the right skills and foster a collaborative environment.
- **Motivation and Support**: Encourage team members, provide support, and address any issues that may arise.

### 3. Communication
- **Stakeholder Engagement**: Serve as the main point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring clear and timely communication.
- **Status Reporting**: Regularly update stakeholders on project progress, risks, and milestones.

### 4. Risk Management
- **Identify Risks**: Assess potential risks and challenges that could impact project success.
- **Mitigation Strategies**: Develop and implement strategies to minimize risks and respond effectively if they arise.

### 5. Execution and Monitoring
- **Oversee Execution**: Ensure that project tasks are being executed as planned and meet quality standards.
- **Track Progress**: Monitor project milestones and deliverables, adjusting plans as needed to stay on schedule.

### 6. Problem Solving
- **Address Challenges**: Quickly identify and resolve issues or obstacles that may hinder project progress.
- **Decision Making**: Make informed decisions to guide the project in the right direction, balancing stakeholder needs and project goals.

### 7. Quality Assurance
- **Ensure Quality Standards**: Establish and enforce quality control processes to ensure deliverables meet the required standards.
- **Review Deliverables**: Regularly review project outputs for quality and alignment with project goals.

### 8. Documentation
- **Maintain Records**: Keep accurate records of project plans, changes, and outcomes.
- **Post-Project Review**: Conduct a review after project completion to capture lessons learned and best practices for future projects.

### 9. Budget Management
- **Budget Planning**: Develop and manage the project budget, ensuring that expenditures align with financial goals.
- **Cost Control**: Monitor spending and implement cost-saving measures when necessary.

### 10. Continuous Improvement
- **Feedback Integration**: Gather feedback from team members and stakeholders to improve processes and outcomes.
- **Professional Development**: Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to enhance project management skills.

These responsibilities highlight the project leader's role in orchestrating all aspects of a project, ensuring that it aligns with organizational goals while effectively managing resources and team dynamics.

Desired candidate profile

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Master Mariner with DP experience is a must
• Experience as Chief Engineer, Marine Warranty Surveyor, Merchant Naval Officer / Engineer, or Degree Equivalent will be considered
• 12 years of marine & offshore installation experience in offshore vessels
• 5 years in O&G Projects (as Contractor and/or Client)
• IMCA DP Company Authority with demonstrable knowledge of DP systems, operations, trials and standards is desirable.
• Broad and extensive knowledge of marine operations in support of offshore oil and gas field development activity
• Highly knowledgeable in international maritime regulations, standards, and codes
• Experienced in delivering and monitoring marine assurance and competency processes.

Job-Specific Skills:

• Capable of overseeing and supporting multiple activities with a high degree of accuracy against defined deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written English skills
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational, coordination, planning and interface skills
• High level of proactivity, negotiating and influential skills
• Proficient in MS Office suite of software programs