Principal Package Management Spec

• Deliver a package (purchase orders and/or subcontracts) on budget and schedule, and abide by QHSES and project requirements
• Complexity, criticality, and value of packages typically vary and are assigned and adjusted at the discretion of the function and project
• Maintain a clear and thorough dialogue with the Project Management Team, and provide accurate and periodic status updates as well as both short and long-term outlooks
• Identify risks and opportunities, and maintain a strategic outlook throughout the execution of the package
• Such discussion is to be held periodically with the Project Management team for buy-in
• Maintain an accurate account of the package cost, commitments, changes, and forecast
• Provide inputs and ensure alignment with Project Controls on current and forecasted cost and schedule.
• Maintain an accurate account of the package cost, commitments, changes, and forecast
• ROS dates to be analyzed with the schedulers to identify priorities and, if applicable, Installation Work Packages and Advance Work Packages to be set up and implemented
• Track cost and schedule bid basis against actuals
• Interface with all stakeholders to achieve package goals
• Stakeholders include but are not limited to the Supplier/Subcontractor, Engineering, Supply Chain, QHSES, Construction, Installation (if applicable), Commissioning, Joint Venture Partners, and, as needed, the client
• Arrange and attend periodic status meetings with suppliers and clients as required
• Manage formal correspondence with suppliers, clients, and other involved parties
• Attend key meetings such as the progress meeting, kick-off meeting, PIM, and others
• Oversee and enforce all day-to-day applicable processes involved and interface across various functions to identify and resolve any technical or commercial matters, and if unavoidable, then resolve any bottlenecks
• Enforce the Management of Change process and Project Change Notices
• Oversee the documentation process and manage priorities to ensure the most effective delivery from a cost and schedule aspect
• This conversation must be coordinated between the suppliers, McDermott, and the client as applicable
• Review key documents such as Technical Bid Evaluations, Commercial Bid Evaluations, Purchase Orders, and supplier data
• Work with the end user to ensure alignment and expectations are met
• Ensure that the prime contract flow downs are correctly administered, including variations
• Oversee the planning, performance, and resource allocation of their team throughout the project
• Could potentially report to the Package Manager or Senior Package Manager on a project
• Develop and maintain contingency planning and lessons learned

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or Supply Chain Management (or a relevant discipline)
• 8-12 years of relevant experience (ideally in Engineering, Project/Package Management, Manufacturing, or similar)
• Technical knowledge of all phases of an Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation (EPCI) project and specific knowledge in the domain of the proposed packages is preferred
• Commercial knowledge of contracts, purchase orders, and relevant disciplines within the Supply Chain function, such as proposals, purchasing, expediting, logistics, and material management
• Strong understanding and adherence to QHSES requirements and ability to ensure compliance
• Understands the requisitioning process from the bid stage through clarifications until Purchase Order award and post-award activities such as execution, receiving, and at time commissioning
• Proactive attitude in determining opportunities and risks, particularly those attributed to Quality, Safety, Budget, and Schedule
• Characteristics of a leader that naturally relates to all members of the team, from the floor to the project team and executive management
• Effective communicator with strong written, verbal, and public speaking skills
• Willing to travel to various locations such as the shops, supplier offices and headquarters, job sites, labs, and other relevant locations as needed
• At times, there may be a requirement for an extended deployment at a supplier's location or the job site
• PMP and/or PE is a plus

PMP and/or PE is a plus