Manager - Project Implementation (Grain Handling), Ports Cluster

Job Description
The Manager Grains Handling Projects is responsible for planning, scoping and managing the Grains handling projects from operations perspective. The role will oversee various project and technical aspects of the initiative, working closely with the relevant commercial, operations and HSE teams. This role intends to create a bridge between various workstreams and ensure that the scheduling, planning, coordinating, forecasting, resourcing, and the management of technical activities considers all to ensure project accuracy and quality throughout all stages, from initiation to completion.
Responsibilities
Preparing development plans for marine grain handling facilities, including interface with customer facilities.
Lead conceptual design exercise for the terminal, including detailed layout, equipment specifications, and performance standards.
Prepare investment cases in accordance with the organizational policy, detailing the inputs and assumptions, identifying the opportunities for value engineering with focus on achieving organization’s targets for commercial returns.
Support Equipment engineering team in vendor identification and equipment selection.
Ensure operations alignment between handling equipment, conveyor systems and receiving system at stockpile or storage silos.
Conduct thorough quality control of work, including budget management, schedule adherence, personnel performance, and provide regular project status updates.
Monitor project progress and resolve any challenges or delays.
Engage regularly with clients to understand their specific requirements and develop plans to deliver customer requirements.
Work closely with the commercial and business development teams to provide technical support and assistance.
Develop terminal operating processes in compliance with relevant codes and standards.
Support equipment engineering team in establishing equipment inspection and maintenance regimes.
Promote a safe working environment in accordance with AD Ports applicable HSE Management System, Standard Operation Procedure and Work Instructions.
Provide regular updates on project status, including progress reports on budget, timelines, and overall performance.
Report HSE observations, near misses, and incidents while actively identifying and mitigating workplace hazards and risks.
Maintain accurate documentation of project activities to ensure transparency.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director Projects Development – Ports.
Qualifications
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant field.
Knowledge of ISO and IMO standards.
Handling of Port related projects.
Excellent communication skills, facilitation, and influencing/negotiating skills.
Ability to communicate at all levels.
Minimum 8 years of experience in operating marine grain terminal.
P&L responsibility for marine grain terminal of at least 3 years.
Demonstrate operation knowledge of grains handling systems.
Experience of automated grain handling systems and equipment will be preferred.
Preferred basic computer skills and the ability to use the computer to enhance grain handling.
Proven ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
Proven computer skills and the ability to use the computer to enhance business processes.
Demonstrate core competencies including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
Seniority level

Mid-Senior level
Employment type

Full-time
Job function

Engineering and Project Management
Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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