Senior Specialist, Project Planning

JOB PURPOSE:

Providetechnical support with regards to projects planning and scheduling to ADNOC and group companiesu2019 projects teams.Support in defining a clearmethodology, processes, practices and toolsets forprojects planning and scheduling,benchmarking and lessons learnt.Support the assurance of competence and assessments ofProject Planningpersonnel throughout ADNOC andadviceon areas for future development.Ensureadherence that ADNOCproject planningstandardsare being maintained throughout the Group Companies whilst providing direction across group companies to form strong and effective relationships across functionsinsureownership, embrace change, improve processes and resolve conflicting prioritiesin order toensure efficientprojectdelivery.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

ProjectPlanning & Scheduling

• Help overseegroupu2019s overallProject Planningprogram, monitor alignment with defined targets and identify deviations and risks to be reported to the Head ofProject Planning.

• Act as the custodian, and define detailed group-specificprojectplanningpolicies, procedures, methodologies and tools in line with ADNOC guidelines and ensure their dissemination in the organization and compliance (e.g. Value Assurance Process).

• Provide technical expertise inprojectplanning& schedulingwhenever required.

• Ensure accuracy, completeness, transparency and consistency of the reports / dashboard.Ensure reports are distributed to and understood by all stakeholders

• Ensure key issues requiring Group Companymanagement / shareholders attention are highlighted.

• Participate in assurance audits and reviews (e.g. independent project reviews (IPRs)) to ensure alignment of projects to ADNOC policies and identify any opportunity to enhance overall value.

• Plan and executeinitiativesto improve capital delivery program and maximise ADNOCu2019s value.

• Support the development of projectplanning competency and career development program, includingclear deployment guidelines with the objective of ensuring having the right capability for the success of the capital delivery program.

• Supportininitiativesto improve capital delivery program and maximise ADNOCu2019s value.

• Support thedevelopment of groupu2019s technical disciplines coordination and technical authority framework to align technical resources and activities across the group.

Project Control

• Support Project Managersin controlling the individual project planning, applying companyu2019s methodologies, processes and templates.

• Maintain the planning for the strategic project.

• Support in overseeing project progress and performance, support timely identification of potential issues and mitigation actions.

• Support risk management, ensuring regular update of the risk register at the project level.

• Drive timelyMoCfor changes that may affect the asset and the project and manageMoCprocess.

• Prepare the project periodic reports, provide the monthly report and key dashboard indicators for Group Company management and shareholders to the project planning & scheduling team (asset level) and Group Company Project Control function.

• Provide the Project Manager, Project Controls Manager and the Group Company Project Services with timely information about project performance.

• Participate to the regular PMT meetings, provide an overview on progress, risks, trajectory, etc. and addressing specific questions.

• Educate the PMT on project control methodologies, processes, templates, etc.

Generic Accountabilities

Supervision

• Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.

• Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.

Budgets

• Provide input for preparation of the Unit/Department/Section budgets, assist in the implementation of the approved Budget, and work plans to deliver objectives.

• Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Implement approved Unit/Department/Section policies, processes, systems, standards, and procedures to support execution of the work programs in line with Company and International standards.

Performance Management

• Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Division / Function / Directorate in line with the Company Performance framework.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.

• Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with best industry standards to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.

• Identify and track all changes or potential changes to the project scope, ensuring estimates of cost changes and schedule impact are given visibility with the client and project management.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls, applicable legislation, and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.

Reports

• Provide inputs to prepare Unit/Department/Section MIS and progress reports for Company Management.

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal

• SVP, VPswithin theFunction.

• VP Projects in all Businesses

• Any other Directorate / Unit as required.

• ADNOC Group Companies.

External

• Shareholders, counterparts & members of the ADNOC Group, as required.

• Local and international vendors, contractors and third-party service providers.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualification

• Bacheloru2019s Degree in Engineering / Science / Project Management or relevant disciplines.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

• 10yearsrelevant experience in NOC's/IOC's or EPC(M) companies, including at least4years in addressing technical discipline challenges as Expert / Principal / Discipline Technical Authority.

• Major Project Management / Engineering Experience is essential.

• Goodknowledge and experience in defining and implementing PMC Frameworks.