MENA Variable Cost Productivity Manager

Job Description Summary

Job Description

The VCP (Variable Cost Productivity) Manager will be responsible for achieving the MENA variable cost productivity targets; partnering with the regional ITR teams, FieldCore, repairs, and sourcing to ensure maximized profitability via cost out actions and programs.

What you’ll do;

• Developing and leading short-term and long-term Cost-Out and Productivity strategies with the OTR team and fulfilment teams (FieldCore, Repairs, Parts, Sourcing, P&ES, .. Etc)
• Drive cross-functional PSRs & Lean Initiatives around regional cost drivers
• Conducting in-depth review of regional VCP drivers based on pre- and post-execution cost analysis.
• Coordinating between ITR and fulfilment teams on cost actualization, cost forecasts and targets
• Working with global productivity team to coordinate and implement initiatives
• Assisting with ITO cost estimates for critical tenders or long-term Contracts
• Aligning with the ITR Team on the analysis of risk, management of change orders and mitigation of Emergent cost during the execution stage.
• Implementation of Cost-Out Process & KPIs Tracking and Analysis
• Conducting TX & MMP Margin Reviews
• Leading sub-regional reviews with Regional General Managers and Service Directors
• Leading the development and training of contract cost management principals and processes, best practices and lessons learned.

What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications);

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the Power Industry
• Demonstrated Knowledge and experience in power plant service contracts offerings, relevant technical, financial, cost & project risk management principles

What will make you stand out;

• Hands-on experience in project execution and lean principles application
• Technical understanding of scope and obligations for power plant service contracts.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills at higher management levels.
• Ability to demonstrate good people leadership, influencing and management skills including the ability to work independently and communicate effectively within and across all levels of project functional groups.
• Team player with strong ability to work in result-oriented and matrix organization
• Flexible to travel when required.
• Fluency in written and spoken English. Additional local languages will be an advantage.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Originally posted on Himalayas