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Head Of Workstream Execution

Come join us at SLB New Energy and be part of a global company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. We launched SLB New Energy in 2020 to apply our domain expertise in areas adjacent to our existing activities and leverage our global footprint and execution platform to realize new energy and transition opportunities at scale. Using partnership models and our experience in technology industrialization, we are expanding into energy verticals beyond oil and gas. The diverse New Energy portfolio includes ventures in carbon capture and sequestration, energy storage, geothermal power, geoenergy for heating and cooling, sustainable battery-grade lithium, and hydrogen as an energy carrier.

SLB New Energy is seeking a highly driven and motivated Head of Workstream Execution to be part of our team. This position is focused on the planning and the execution of major projects supporting the solutions that SLB New energy offers. The Head of Workstream Execution is responsible for planning execution and cost control during of all phases of multiple projects: feasibility, tender, design verification & optimization, project execution, handover to client and aftermarket services etc. They work closely with Technology Subject matter experts to ensure project viability and reduce risk and cost while they lead the delivery of the projects with the highest standards of safety, quality and efficiency.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the planning and management for safe execution of projects with predictable cost, schedule and performance.
• Build the execution team from the ground up to ensure proper resourcing for the delivery of the projects.
• Lead the Project X-Function execution teams to deliver Projects within Cost/Time/Quality

During the Tender Phase:

• Participate in development of Project Execution Plan during Tender development phase.
• Work with the SMEs for the development of Proposal Risk Profile and Project Schedule.
• Ensure compliance to Standards/Procedures, Business Systems, and Knowledge Sharing for project execution

During the execution Phase:

• Ensure the due diligence during the progression from tender to planning and execution phases per Project Launch procedures by:
• Revalidating the As-sold Budget and approve execution budget
• Revalidating the proposal schedule and developing/monitoring/controlling project baseline schedule
• Reviewing and understanding the contract and communicating key contractual obligations to x-function execution teams
• Revalidating the contractual and technical risks identified during tender phase
• Be the contractual focal point for ALL customer communications (formal and informal)
• Enforce x-functional awareness and accountability for Project Schedule and budget
• Lead the risk identification and develop risk mitigation plans
• Ensure compliance with ALL contractual obligations through Project Lifecycle
• Ensure compliance to Management of change process to identify and capture all changes
• Provide accurate, timely and effective reports to all required parties and other stakeholders
• Apply Continuous Improvement / Lean practices to systematically reduce cost, increase production, and improve safety. This includes documenting, sharing, and adopting lessons learned and best practices within the product line, across the business and externally

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or Project / Business Management further education is preferred.
• Minimum 20 years of progressive experience in major project management within the EPC and O&M related to power plants, ideally within the gas to power and thermal power plants.
• Previous experience building project teams from the ground up for major EPC projects.
• Previous experience managing multiple EPC projects and leading the execution teams with the highest standard of safety, quality, efficiency and cost control.
• Experience leading the planning and execution function during all phases of the project from tender to delivery ideally with expertise in power plants.
• Deep knowledge and expertise in project risk, scheduling and change management ensuring optimal delivery.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to lead a cross-functional team and thrive for the success of the projects.
• Candidates must be able to work and reside in the US, without sponsorship.