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Project Portfolio Director (UK) (Milton Keynes, GB, MK6 1LA)

@ Nexans
Milton Keynes, /, United Kingdom
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:supervise projects, manage budgets, coordinate interfaces
Requirements Summary:Lead and supervise project portfolios; manage risks/opportunities; coordinate interfaces with clients and internal departments; oversee budget and schedule.
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ONBOARDING YOU TO THE COMPANY


At Nexans our global vision is to electrify the future. In the Strategy, Innovation & Digital team, we drive this ambition forward by shaping the company’s long-term vision, accelerating innovation across products and services, and leveraging digital transformation to create smarter, more sustainable energy solutions.


Nexans recognises the differences that make each employee valuable and unique. Diversity is key to performance and to our global ambition to lead the world in the energy transition towards a sustainable planet. This we know from experience. All differences are appreciated and respected at Nexans. As a result, you will be an active part of a multinational organisation where we cultivate the culture of sharing your unique point of view. This is why we encourage diversity in our recruitment – Bring yours to Nexans, it is welcome! #PowerToInnovate #PowerToImpact #PowerToCare

Onboarding you to the Company:


The Turnkey Project Execution section is responsible for execution of projects within the business group. All projects within the projects execution section are grouped in product and/or Client related portfolios. The Project Portfolio Director will allocate projects to the portfolio.


 


Welcoming you to the team:


The departments contain the main disciplines within Project Management, Project QHSE and Risk – as well as allocated resources for Contract Management, Project Planning, Document Control, Finance/Controlling and Procurement.  The Tender group is organised in the tender department – supported by the project department


 


The portfolio director may function as project manager, operational supervisor for one or several projects, and/or take on responsibility for specific tasks.  The team is spread between several locations and may support execution activities ongoing in different plants and sites within the business group.


 


Getting a flying start:


Tender Process – Tender & IMR:



  • Support if and when required – including performing senior reviews


 


Project Execution:



  • Support the VP Operations/ Project Director and/or the Department Manager by supervising projects, including – but not limited to – the following:



  • Ensure that projects are executed according to contract obligations, Clients expectations and internal expectations, including profitability requirements and internal procedures – through supervision and support to the project manager

  • Support the process to obtain an as optimal project execution as possible, including identifying and controlling risks and opportunities

  • Act as project manager (PM) for special projects


 


People Management:


 



  • Coaching and developing team members

  • Support changes to ensure effective use of the resources and to meet internal and external requirements


Section:



  • Turnover for the projects is in the range up to 1000 MEUR



  • Contribute and participate in improvement work and agreed strategic initiatives

  • Responsible for reporting according to senior management requirements


 


Key Interfaces:


 



  • Management representatives from the Client and Stakeholders as required

  • All other operational and supporting departments in the business group

  • Director Projects/ Department Manager within the relevant product area

  • Manufacturing plants

  • Other Nexans units dependent on projects


How you make an impact:



  • Deliver projects within agreed use of Time, Cost and Quality and HSE

  • Effective use of personnel for project execution and tender works

  • Supporting and developing teams and team members

  • Satisfied clients

  • Improved processes & motivated manpower

  • Achieve high professional standards


Competencies & Personal Attributes:



  • University degree MSc, MBA or similar

  • Management and communication skills

  • Relevant industry and operational knowledge

  • Economical commercial skills

  • Proven Project Management experience

  • Fluent in English – oral and written

OUR GROWTH CULTURE


Among our employees we share the same values- we are pioneers of the energy transition, dedicated to deliver to the highest standards of performance united to achieve our ambitious goal. 


At the individual level our growth culture is built on trust and collaboration.  We wish to welcome you as a valuable member of our team. To enable impact we believe in autonomy at the local level at same time as we encourage knowledge sharing within our global engineering competence. 


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