Global Project Delivery Manager

Founded in 1917, John Crane is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and engineering of mission critical flow control solutions for increased efficiency, emission reductions and energy transformation. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 global sites in over 50 countries employing more than 6,000 employees worldwide. We partner with our customers and help them meet the latest environmental standards and keep their operations safe and controlled.

John Crane is part of  Smiths Group, For over 170 years, Smiths has been improving our world through smarter engineering. Our technology benefits millions of people every day – making travel safer, supporting sustainable energy transition, efficiently heating, cooling our homes, and helping our world stay connected.

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Lead and coordinate dedicated project teams in the delivery of SR1 projects, including sales, engineering, procurement, quality, Projects/EPC KAMs, Customers/OEMs, and others. Perform project risk evaluation throughout the entire project lifetime; identify issues jeopardizing a successful project completion at an early stage and initiate corrective actions. Coordinate the resolution of any technical or commercial conflicts which may arise at any stage. Act as John Crane's single point of contact to support the customer for post-order activity through to project delivery. Coordinate any post-delivery issue resolution. Maintain communication channels with the client OEM/EPC organization.

What you'll do -

• Fulfilment of customer contracts (deadlines, costs, objectives) and monitor project budgets closely.
• Creating and maintaining detailed execution schedules for each of the major projects that are your portfolio.
• Agreeing communication channels with the customer in relation to the different Project aspects.
• Managing timely and effective communication with the regional Stakeholders to ensure effective coordination.
• In conjunction with the local First Fit sales organisation, regularly communicate with the involved EPC/OEM and keep constant and updated communication with their various senior-level project management.
• Attending clarification/kick-off meetings and preparing and distributing relevant activity reports.
• Resolution of any conflict between the pre-engineered agreement and the contractor or OEM standard specification.
• Discussing and resolving any technical or commercial conflicts which may arise at any stage.
• Work with global and local procurement to ensure that any pre-procurement of long lead items is performed, inventory is maintained and managed, suppliers are performing to expectations, etc.
• In conjunction with manufacturing operations, ensure the project is completed per the agreed customer schedule and budget. Develop and execute solutions when issues arise that might jeopardise either of these objectives.
• Record project milestones, maintain records of project correspondence, and produce project close-out summaries, including cost analysis.
• Manage customer change requests to ensure optimal solutions for successful project delivery.
• Lead frequent team calls to support project execution.
• Provide monthly reports on project status.
• Manage the SR1 quality incidents through eQMS and work closely with assigned incident managers to close the incidents in time and ensure RCA/8Ds are available where applicable.
• Support process streamlining activities, ISO IQMs compliance, and support SES initiatives.
• Other project delivery initiative tasks as assigned.

What you'll definitely need -

• Degree educated in a technical discipline. Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 15 years experience in Oil and Gas / Petrochemical projects business with at least five years working as a Project / Contract Manager.
• Must be able to read, interpret, and explain complex project specifications and drawings.
• Ability to achieve the agreed goals & objectives by constantly focusing on a set of priorities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation & presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Commercially very astute with a proper understanding of basic finance.
• Strong facilitation skills and experience in operating in a matrix environment and adept at swiftly reaching solutions and building consensus under tight deadlines.
• A PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or a comparable credential is preferred, showcasing a solid foundation in project management methodologies and practices.
• Experience and knowledge in process improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma are preferred, highlighting a commitment to efficiency and continuous project optimisation.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft suite of products, including MS Project. Preferred experience with Project Lifecycle Management tools (e.g., Teamcenter).
• Strong level of cultural awareness and capability to adapt behaviour accordingly.
• Fluent in English.
• Travel up to 30%

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.