Engagement Manager – Oil & Gas, VCO, Blending, Energy

Job Description:

  • Develop/review project proposals and plans to determine timeframe, staffing requirements and resource allocation, project structure and implementation strategies and collaborate with Project Leadership to identify and mitigate project risks
  • Confer with project staff to outline work plans and to assign responsibilities and workstream scope and actively review status reports and modify schedules or plans as necessary
  • Deliver project status reports to management, clients and/or other necessary stakeholders
  • Establish and maintain effective client engagement with client project team
  • Effectively manage conflicts and ensure timely resolution of issues that could affect project success
  • Actively monitor the delivery of project milestones and sustainable results to ensure that results are delivered on-time-in-full and within budget
  • Participate in or lead internal improvement initiatives as required and ensure team compliance to all internal policies and procedures
  • Perform other responsibilities as necessary

Requirements:

  • An MBA or equivalent postgraduate degree, or a bachelor's degree and relevant work experience in the Oil & Gas, Refinery or associated Energy industries
  • A minimum of Lean Six Sigma ‘Black Belt’ certified
  • Proven experience in operations management consulting required
  • Extensive experience of successfully managing workstreams
  • Proven Value Chain Optimization experience
  • Extensive experience in project management processes and methodologies
  • Demonstrable experience in continuous process improvement
  • Advanced proficiency in and knowledge of MS Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint (An Excel test is a standard part of our assessment process)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal and relationship building skills
  • Availability to travel up to 100% of the time

Benefits:

  • Travel to client sites is a requirement of this role
  • Candidates must have a flexible travel schedule and be willing to commit to 50 to 100% travel
  • Participation in delivery of training programs and act as a mentor and coach for Operations professionals
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