Operational Project Delivery Manager (renewables)

**** This Role can be based in  Portugal or UK****

Main Function & Scope

As a member of the Asset Excellence department, the Operational Project Delivery Manager (“OPDM”) leads a team of Project Managers and Project Coordinators to safely deliver asset optimisation solutions across the portfolio, and to provide programme management support for strategic asset optimisation concepts from design to on asset execution. This role will initially focus on the delivery of advanced aerodynamic upgrades in existing wind farms across Portugal, Spain, France and the UK.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering Project Management, the Operational Project Delivery Manager, will utilise Project Management knowledge and experience, working closely with the wider Asset Excellence teams, Development, HSQE, Asset Management teams, contractors and OEMs, to lead and oversee the safe delivery of projects to budget and schedule. 

The role holder will be responsible for direct line management of a team of project Managers and their Project Coordinators.

Location

We operate an Agile Working policy which allows employees to work flexibly near our office locations. You must have the right to work in the UK/European Union.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Management

Working closely with the wider Asset Excellence department, programme manage strategic initiatives:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive programme plans, including timelines, resources, budgets, and risk management strategies

• Coordinate multiple projects within the programme to ensure they are aligned and progressing towards the overall programme objectives

• Identify, assess, and manage risks across the programme

• Track programme performance, providing regular updates and reports to stakeholders and Strategic PMO

• Promote culture of continuous improvement by organising lessons learnt sessions, implementing best practices, and continuously seeking ways to enhance programme performance and outcomes

Project Pre-Execution

Leading a team of Project Managers and Project Coordinators to prepare for the safe execution of projects: 

• Lead the project delivery team in resolving pre-execution actions, coordinating procurement activities, and taking overall responsibility for pre-execution onsite activities

• Establish processes to ensure mitigation of execution stage risk

• Promote robust stakeholder engagement to ensure that operational and HSE requirements are captured in specifications and contracts

• Define and implement deployment strategy

• Coordinate Procurement project resources and engineering teams in tendering processes

• Guide team in project specific budget development, and support business case approval

Project Execution

Oversee the safe delivery of projects to time and budget:

• Support and develop team of Project Managers

• Maintain overall control of the programme of projects delivery

• Overall accountability for managing both onsite and offsite contractors and suppliers against agreed contracts

• Ensure efficient relationship and interface management between external and internal stakeholders

• Maintain full oversight of project budgets, claims, variations and payments

• Ensure continuous compliance with relevant Health, Safety and Environmental standards and legislation

Competencies & Behaviours

Essential

• Organised and methodical mindset

• Safety orientated

• Results focussed

• Drive and persistence

• Confident and articulate communicator

• Excellent level of written communication

• Teamwork

• Directing others

• Developing relationships

• Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent team and project management skills
• Project budget management and reporting
• Ability to understand complex engineering work scopes and translate this into a delivery plan
• Contract structures and negotiation
• Working knowledge of safety legislation

Desirable

• Knowledge of Wind Turbine Safety Rules (desirable)

Relevant Experience

Essential

• Multi-project and stakeholder management
• Programme management
• Development and implementation of strategies and processes
• Resource management
• Worked across internal teams to ensure delivery

Desirable

• Worked across several jurisdictions

• Delivery of projects in wind and/or solar industry

Education & Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering discipline

• IOSH or NEBOSH qualified (desirable)

• Qualification in Project Management (e.g. PRINCE2, AMP) (desirable)

Language Skills

• Fluent in English (essential);

• Additional Portuguese, Spanish, French or German languages would be advantageous.

Software Programmes

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Project Planning Software

Travel Requirements 

Occasional travel across our portfolio, project sites and offices may be required.