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Vopak · 1 day ago

Project Portfolio Manager

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Vopak is focused on contributing to social themes such as energy security and energy transition, and they are seeking a Project Portfolio Manager to oversee the progress of their growth projects. The role involves managing the project portfolio, ensuring alignment with business priorities, and serving as a project manager for select projects.

EnergyEnergy ManagementOil and Gas

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily management of the VIIA Growth project portfolio, monitoring and reporting progress of each project phase to VIIA Project Owners and Project Developers to ensure that milestones are being met across various projects through the course of the project life cycle

Understands VIIA project priorities and ensures internal and external project support is aligned with the strategic plan of the organization

Manages internal and external stakeholders who are involved in the projects to ensure deliverables are aligned across the project portfolio

Coordinates projects and their interdependencies between the various projects and service providers

Anticipates risks and issues that might arise within the full VIIA Growth project portfolio and takes measures to correct them when they occur

Defines controls, processes, procedures, reports, etc., to manage the Growth project portfolio

Develop detailed cost estimating at the various FEL levels to ensure the correct estimate class is attained

Develop project schedule to ensure proper scheduling level to various FEL stages

Develop and apply project controls to ensure proper implementation of scope changes monitoring, documents managements, weekly/monthly reporting, etc

Manage contracts and with different types of contracting strategies

Conduct risk modeling application to provide quantitative risk analysis

Support the development of detailed engineering design, including specification, standards, technology concepts, equipment and materials, operating parameters, IT, utilities, and interfaces

Ensure engineering development of projects adheres with Vopak Standards and experiences

Ensure all Vopak reviews are implemented and complete per VPM methodology

Ensure full compliance with permits and regulatory requirements

Ensure full compliance to Vopak minimum technical, local regulations and operational standards

Qualification

Portfolio ManagementEngineering ExperienceProject ControlsProject ManagementBudgeting ProceduresContract ManagementLeadership SkillsRisk ManagementStakeholder ManagementTWIC CertificationCommunication Skills

Required

Must possess or be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) as required by the Maritime Transportation Security Act

Minimum 7-10 years of project management experience, preferably in a liquid manufacturing or Oil & Gas terminal operations

At least 12 years in projects engineering experience especially front-end design such as PFD, P&ID and HAZOP

Minimum 4-year degree in engineering, business administration or related

Experience overseeing a project portfolio and demonstrated ability to optimize and enhance the performance of the portfolio

Experience managing multi-discipline engineering projects where complex interface management might be required

Experience of engineering, procurement, contracting and construction of Storage Tank & Marine Terminal including rail

Strong project management experience with large and complex projects as well as broad knowledge of project methodologies

Proven ability to manage different contracting strategies: EPC, EPCM, E+P+C, etc

Possesses strong leadership and managerial skills with proven ability to manage by influence

Must be able to communicate with stakeholders at all levels to discuss program status and goals

Experience monitoring projects and overseeing project managers to ensure goals are met

Excellent knowledge on project controls to manage scope, budget, time and risk

Must be proficient in project and portfolio management software in order to plan, schedule and track work in real time

Strong knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures and experience working with other departments to develop budgets and plans for the programs

Preferred

Expert knowledge on development, definition and implementation of Front-End Loading (FEL I, II & III)

Expert knowledge on new/existing technology in relation to green/brownfield terminal development

Expert knowledge in industry technologies related to storing & handling of Oil, Gas & Chemical and bulk liquids

Expert knowledge of relevant industry standards and practices (e.g. API, NFPA, PIANC, etc.)

Expert knowledge and capability to support and provide advice during development of the conceptual design, functional requirements and Basis of Design (BoD) in close coordination with Project Team