project Director - mining & green steelNEOM

Job Description
Overview
Position
Project Director Mining & Green Steel
Department
Mining & Green Steel
Sector
OXAGON
Division/Section
Mining & Green Steel
Role Purpose
This individual will work cross-functionally to coordinate all aspects of the mine and steel project, from Initiation through Execution, while ensuring the project stays on time and on budget. This also includes management of issues, risks and project change requests to ensure successful and on-time project delivery. The Project Director will contribute to process improvement initiatives as it relates to improving project delivery.
The Project Director has the authority to run the project on a day-to-day basis and verifies that the project produces the required quality deliverables, within the specified constraints of time and cost and to achieve the potential benefits defined in the business case.
Key Accountabilities & Activities
Leadership
Work closely with the executive leadership team and other key stakeholders, communicating key milestones and updates regularly
Lead a cross functional team to ensure key deliverables are met on time and on budget
Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project and program team
Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project and program team, analyze results and troubleshoot problem areas
Strategic Planning, project execution
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all potential strategic options and projects
Collaborate in cross-functional teams to garner pertinent information for assessing strategic options
Project planning & implementation
Drive the development of the project and Front-End Load to ensure a smooth Execution Phase
Ensure project adheres to corporate governance requirements and lifecycle stages
Ensure that risk management is conducted throughout the project lifecycle
Review and approve the engagement of contractors and suppliers
Review of equipment and services bid packages
Implement procurement schedule for labor, plant and materials based on requirements of the overall project timeline
Develop, implement and monitor detailed short-term plans for all project and construction activities
Monitor and update work activities against construction plan
Ensure allocated work packages and resources are managed to ensure costs are within or below budget and contribute to the achievement of project targets
Maintain detailed safety, budget and schedule performance reporting
Coordinate and lead construction and engineering staff in the construction of the works
Background, Skills & Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Prior experience working in a robust, stage-gated project management framework to develop heavy industrial projects
Prior experience with mining or steel projects is preferred
Prior experience with and direct involvement in prefeasibility and feasibility studies
Background in large project management (at least $100M USD, preferably $1B USD)
Broad understanding of project management EPC management, project controls, contract management, risk management & change management
Advanced experience developing project management timelines, structures and deliverables
Working knowledge of engineering deliverables
Superior oral and written communications skills, ability to effectively engage with a diverse group of project stakeholders
Comfortable managing a complex project in an ambiguous environment
Ability to lead multi-faceted projects and teams to drive decisions and outcomes
Ability to manage a heavy workload and travel for short periods (1-2 weeks)
Strong collaboration skills
Qualifications
BS or MS in an Engineering field with a minimum of 15-20 or more years of related experience in heavy industrial operations and/or projects
Prior experience with steel or mining projects is preferred, but not required
Professional Engineering certification in related discipline is preferred
Certification as a Project Management Professional or equivalent is preferred, but not required