Main Functions
Leads development of execution planning effort, including coordination of Front End Execution Planning activities by:
Ensure audits of Contractors, Suppliers and Project Team (PT) are scheduled and conducted; lead PT audits and participate in Contractor audits as appropriate
Leveraging cross-functional input via Front End Execution Planning (FEEP) workshops to identify execution issues at key Select and Define Stage milestones
Defining and implementing specific work programs focused on developing mitigation plans and delineating the basic execution elements to confirm feasibility
Monitors project status/issues and supports the project team as required during the Execute Stage
Considered as an execution and execution planning Subject Matter Expert.
Task and Responsibilities
Coordinate development of execution planning deliverables, including:
Defining and developing key execution planning deliverables and timing that support the relevant business case during Planning for Development, leading to Gate 1
Concept Select/Gate 2
Checkpoint 1 and Gate 3 in accordance with the agreed milestones
When assigned the FEEP Coordinator role, design and lead FEEP Phase 1 (pre-Concept Selection Approval) and Phase 2 (post Concept Selection through Checkpoint I) work effort, including:
Set up and facilitate FEEP workshops, including attendance of appropriate personnel
Coordinate development of, and stewards, work programs in FEEP Charters and integration of execution bases to support Concept Selection, Gate, and Checkpoint deliverables
Works with functions to identify and resolve issues
Responsible for the quality of work products produced as part of the FEEP process
Responsible for monitoring and reporting the status and progress of the FEEP work effort to stakeholders
Responsible for obtaining functional and project management agreement on specified project deliverables.
Monitors project status/issues during the Execute stage and supports the project team with execution related activities as required (schedule recovery planning, incentive plans, Cold Eye Reviews, etc.)
As Subject Matter Expert (SME), advises others in execution and execution planning of projects at various Gate stages, including:
Participation in project reviews and assessments (e.g. PEBRAs (Project Economic and Risk Assessment), IPRs, Concept Selection)
Overall responsibilities for key work processes (e.g. CCAP (Company Capital Project Management) work process as assigned)
Mentors new engineers (e.g. transferees, new hires, etc.) assigned to Execution Planning and other experienced hires assigned projects they lead
Participates in the development of work tasks and assignments required for campus hires to meet ECM's
Skills and Qualifications
MS in Engineering preferred
Experience in the oil and gas industry
Experience in a variety of project management and execution positions
Prior experience includes leadership roles in managing capital projects, experience in all phases of project execution, and international assignments.
Flexibility for international business travel as required.