Project Portfolio Manager

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Start your career as a Project Portfolio Manager at Vopak and contribute to social themes such as energy security and energy transition. We offer you a working environment that is safe and pleasant and where equality, diversity and satisfaction are of paramount importance. Ready to develop yourself and make a positive impact? Improve the world and start as a Project Portfolio Manager at Vopak.

What will you do as a Project Portfolio Manager?

In this role, the Vopak Development Canada (VDC) Project Portfolio Manager oversees the progress of all Growth projects based on the business’ project priorities to ensure projects are developed and executed simultaneously. The VDC Project Portfolio Manager serves as a conduit between the business for VDC and their respective internal and external stakeholders. This position will also serve as a Project Manager for select projects as needed. The role reports directly to the Growth Projects Director for US and Canada.

What do we offer you?

A career at Vopak means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to be a part of a visionary, global tank storage services leader with a heritage of over 400 years and work with some of the brightest minds in the industry. We embrace inclusion and diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment, which is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success. Besides a competitive salary package, we offer a comprehensive benefits program comprising health insurance, parental leave and wellness activities.

What do we expect from you as a Project Portfolio Manager?

• Minimum 7-10 years of project management experience, preferably in a liquid manufacturing or Oil & Gas terminal operations.

• At least 12 years in projects engineering experience especially front-end design such as PFD, P&ID, and HAZOP.

• Minimum 4-year degree in engineering, business administration or related.

• Experience overseeing a project portfolio and demonstrated ability to optimize and enhance the performance of the portfolio.

• Experience managing multi-discipline engineering projects where complex interface management might be required.

• Experience of engineering, procurement, contracting and construction of Storage Tank & Marine Terminal including rail.

• Strong project management experience with large and complex projects as well as broad knowledge of project methodologies.

• Proven ability to manage different contracting strategies: EPC, EPCM, E+P+C, etc.

• Possesses strong leadership and managerial skills with proven ability to manage by influence.

• Must be able to communicate with stakeholders at all levels to discuss program status and goals.

• Experience monitoring projects and overseeing project managers to ensure goals are met.

• Exceptional knowledge on project controls to manage scope, budget, time, and risk.

• Must be proficient in project and portfolio management software to plan, schedule, and track work in real time.

• Strong knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures and experience working with other departments to develop budgets and plans for the programs.

• Preferred Technical Knowledge:

  • Expert knowledge on development, definition, and implementation of Front-End Loading (FEL I, II & III)

  • Expert knowledge on new/existing technology in relation to green/brownfield terminal development

  • Expert knowledge in industry technologies related to storing & handling of Oil, Gas & Chemical and bulk liquids.

  • Expert knowledge of relevant industry standards and practices (e.g., API, NFPA, PIANC, etc.)

• Expert knowledge and capability to support and provide advice during development of the conceptual design, functional requirements, and Basis of Design (BoD) in close coordination with Project Team.

What does your day look like?

Your core responsibilities are:

Portfolio Management

• Responsible for the daily management of the VDC project portfolio, monitoring, and reporting progress of each project phase to Project Owners, Project Developers, Growth Projects Director, and other key stakeholders to ensure that milestones are being met across various projects through the course of the project life cycle.

• Understands the project priorities of VDC and ensures internal and external project support is aligned with the strategic plan of the organization.

• Manages internal and external stakeholders who are involved in the projects to ensure deliverables are aligned across the project portfolio.

• Coordinates projects and their interdependencies between the various projects and service providers.

• Anticipates risks and issues that might arise within the full VDC project portfolio and takes measures to correct them when they occur.

• Defines controls, processes, procedures, reports, etc., to manage the VDC project portfolio.

Project Management

For select projects the role will be responsible for the following job duties:

• Develop detailed cost estimating at the various FEL levels to ensure the correct estimate class is attained.

• Develop project schedule to ensure proper scheduling level to various FEL stages.

• Develop and apply project controls to ensure proper implementation of scope changes monitoring, documents managements, weekly/monthly reporting, etc.

• Manage contracts with the ability to evaluate and apply different types of contracting strategies.

• Conduct risk modeling application to provide quantitative risk analysis.

• Support the development of detailed engineering design, including specification, standards, technology concepts, equipment and materials, operating parameters, IT, utilities, and interfaces.

• Ensure engineering development of projects adheres with Vopak Standards and experiences.

• Ensure all Vopak reviews are implemented and complete per VPM methodology.

• Ensure full compliance with permits and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure full compliance to Vopak minimum technical, local regulations and operational standards.

Work Environment

This position requires an employee to be in an office environment as well as exposed to outside elements. Most extreme elements are heat in the summer months of up to 104°F (40°C) and some exposure to cold of no less than 15°F (-10°C) in the winter months. There will be exposure to various chemicals and compounds, including fumes and smells, some of them hazardous. The employee may enter confined spaces and work in elevated environments. Employee must be able to wear PPE required by the location. General office noise may be experienced and louder sounds and vibrations when outside. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. All environments are safe with appropriate PPE.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, speak, and hear. The employee is required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; the employee may be required, on occasion, to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may be required to climb ladders/storage tanks up to fifty’ in height. The employee may be required to enter confined spaces. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Employee may be required to travel by air, rail, bus, or car.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

Inclusion & Diversity

Vopak stores vital products with care. Our commitment to care extends to all our stakeholders, including our own employees, new talents and people in our local communities around the globe. We believe that each individual has the right to be treated with respect and dignity, and to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal opportunities and prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, political orientation or trade union membership, allowing everyone at Vopak to develop their full potential.

It is Vopak’s policy to employ and administer employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era and in accordance with federal and state civil rights laws.

Accommodations

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact hr.usa@vopak.com.

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