Assistant Manager - Program Management

We're looking for a highly skilled Assistant Manager - Project Management to join our team. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a strong background in managing capital projects from start to finish. This role requires a meticulous approach to coordinating with diverse teams, mitigating risks, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. You will be a central point of contact, ensuring seamless communication and successful execution across all project phases.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Coordination Management

• Coordinate, monitor, and manage capital projects from concept to completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget by coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare a comprehensive project schedule based on key milestones.

Risk & Procurement Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could impact project outcomes.
• Take proactive steps to mitigate or avoid risks early in the project lifecycle.
• Manage the procurement of resources, including services, materials, and equipment.
• Select and evaluate vendors and contractors based on their ability to meet project needs, reliability, and financial stability.

Budget & Cost Management

• Prepare monthly cost review reports, invoicing plans, and cost book plans.
• Track expenses to ensure cost-effective solutions and maintain project adherence to the approved budget.
• Forecast future financial needs and inform stakeholders of any budgetary changes or risks.

Stakeholder Management & Reporting

• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to all stakeholders, including clients and senior management.
• Prepare regular project reports, including progress updates, financial status, and risk assessments.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation for all projects.
• Ensure all design and engineering activities comply with relevant regulations and standards, and obtain necessary permits and approvals.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering from a reputed university.
• Working knowledge of project management, capable of applying a full range of concepts and practices in day-to-day activities.
• Proven experience in chemical plants, with a strong understanding of the project lifecycle.
• The ability to think strategically and act as a results-driven doer.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and people management skills.
• Proficient in verbal and written communication.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, vendor selection, and negotiation.
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills to identify and mitigate risks.
• The ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with budgeting, cost control, and financial forecasting.