Global Project Control Director M/F

Entity Description:

Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions is a technology partner of choice for the design, engineering and construction of leading-edge processing facilities and related infrastructures worldwide. We enable our customers to optimize the use of the planet's natural resources in order to provide clean and sustainable energy thanks to our people and their capability to innovate constantly. Through cutting edge innovation applied to our proprietary technology we contribute to the transformation of the energy industry and help to preserve & protect the atmosphere of our planet. Looking back on decades of operational expertise within the world leader in gases for industry, health and the environment, we develop creative, safe, reliable and competitive solutions for our customers, proposing a sustainable worldwide offer of best-in-class plants in a dynamically changing market place.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW at Air Liquide?

The Global Project Control Director is responsible for ensuring effective control over our portfolio of projects with a focus on EPC/EPCM projects so that an enhanced view can be provided to the Leadership Team.

You will work with the respective process owners in various countries in order to identify improvements (detection of gaps and deviations at the different phases of the projects) and aiming overall at reinforcing projects' predictability.

In close coordination with the Finance Function as well as all Center Risk Management & Project Cost Control Managers, you will ensure thorough implementation of the harmonized Project Control guidelines, processes and tools across the different E&C Centers.

You will also act as Business Process Owner to partner with other disciplines in the E&C harmonization project (ALign).

1. Formulating and implementing the Project Control Management vision at global level

• Provides expertise and best practice implementation in the organization, mainly through the delivery of the workstreams associated to the OPerations Roadmap and other ad-hoc training to the different Regions. 

• Animates the network of Project Controls professionals

• Ensure proper training and development of the Project Control professionals,  maintenance and development of the function terms of Working methods

• Act as Business Process Owner as part of ALIGN Project (standardization of process & tools)

• Main Focal Point for Finance Control Department for the different Reports to Management

2. Implementing and ensuring proper control tools and reportings for governance of main projects from tender to completion, standardizing the Project Control Reports across the organization

• Defines global guidelines and objectives, and ensures that the general rules and guidelines are adhered to across all projects through the use of tools and procedures

• Develop & take ownership of  Project Review process and ensures all projects are accurately presented and reviewed

• Continuously seeks to improve business efficiency through the promotion and implementation of best practice solutions.

• Provide packages of training if needed for Schedule, Project Cost Control, reporting, productivity measurement, etc., to the different Regions.

3. Providing leadership, expertise, and direction to a multi-disciplinary team made of project cost control, planning & scheduling, risk management, as well as KPI / reporting management.

• Develops a network of contacts throughout E&C so that the transfer and sharing of resources, knowledge, and systems with other parts of the group are maximized.

• Ensures the quality of service provided to business management and project management according to requirements.

4. Providing leadership, expertise, and direction for Projects KPI / reporting management

• Consolidates the relevant project control information to reflect an accurate picture of the Center project portfolio situation 

• May provide support as necessary to the Risk Management process and assist with risk mitigation strategies.

Are you a MATCH?

You must benefit from :

• minimum 15 years experience in EPC Project Strong Expertise: knowledge and background in projects, with experience in EPC and site (at least one Project EPC complete long-life cycle). 

• financial understanding of the main KPIs and P&Ls: Analytical, be at ease with finance

• knowledge of key tools such as Primavera (P6), EO-D (P-Bi), PSR

As management and behavior skills :

• Focus on Delivery

• International exposure

• Ability to provide a pragmatic, real-world perspective for developing effective project control strategies and detect deviations.

• Knows how to define and deploy multinational processes

• Excellent written and presentation skills

• Leadership & Communication: Must be able to lead and coordinate multi region teams of project control managers, planners, schedulers, cost controllers and external functions.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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