About the job

The Program Manager is based in Baledogle, Somaila, and maintains overall responsibility for the program, including initial scope development, initial /draft requirements, customer contact, design team development, assistance with the procurement process, monitoring of the construction implementation process, risk identification and mitigation, change management, and final closeout of documentation. The Program Manager follows the project from start to finish, monitoring the budget, schedule, technical performance, and risks throughout the process.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities of the Position

• Maintain overall responsibility for a project.
• Ensure proper project communication occurs within the project team.
• Lead kickoff meetings and ensure all required project meetings are occurring and properly attended.
• Ensure all required reporting is occurring.
• Lead the project team in project planning and scope development, including the scope of work, project management plan, long-lead items, estimate, project & personnel schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate with Engineering on detailed design finalization.
• Provide decisions on procurement issues.
• Ensure the contracting strategy is being executed according to plan and schedule.
• Manage change control requests in a timely manner.
• Ensure construction readiness.
• Oversee performance of Construction, startup, and testing activities.
• Oversee and ensure the performance of closeout activities.
• Ensure any required environmental and regulatory procedures and submittals are complete.
• Pull together project Lessons Learned.
• Maintain communication and interface with the customer and stakeholders.

Qualification / Education Level:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• A minimum of ten to fifteen (10-15) years of experience managing varied, successful US Govt. projects.
• Engineering or technical degree preferred.
• Professional Engineering license preferred but not required.
• Project Management Professional certification considered.

Special Knowledge and Skills Required.

• Ability to lead a team
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Good communication, organizational, and planning skills.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and related engineering documentation as required; specs, standards, drawings, etc.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Ability to work independently but follow specific detailed instructions
• Ability to interface with various levels of personnel in a multicultural, team- oriented environment
• Proficient in the use of standard MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and use of various office equipment.
• Familiarity with design, construction, and engineering terminology is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to use resourcefulness in researching various documents and databases is required, as well as gathering various types of information or other resources.
• Must have the ability to communicate in the English language, both verbally and written, in an effective manner.

Physical Requirements

• Walk up to six hours per day, if required
• Walk up/down stairs frequently, if required
• Stand up to six hours per day, if required
• Climb ladders and scaffolding
• Wear PPE gear when required (steel toe shoes, safety glasses, hard hat, gloves)
• Tolerate extreme cold/heat when required.
• Able to live & work in hostile work environments

How to Apply:

Please send an updated CV to: jobs@ska-arabia.com with the subject title: Program Manager-Somalia

Note: Direct calls to the recruiter will not be entertained, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted...

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