Role Purpose:Organize and manage interfaces to achieve project objectives in accordance with NEOM's policies and procedures across all project management fields.Developing and implementing effective strategies for managing interfaces addresses variousinterface topics.Key Accountabilities & ActivitiesPlanning and Strategy:- Conduct assessment, analyze and comprehend interface topics, and oversee and ensure its progress to achieve the desired objective in a timely manner.- Serve as the primary point of contact for all parties (clients, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and any other parties) engaged in the interface topic.- Support and implement the development of comprehensive interface management plans and strategies to identify, track, record, and report interface topic management through all project stages.- Engage and collaborate with diverse partners, such as NEOM sectors, NEOM proponents, Saudi authorities, project team members, , and contractors. Foster effective communication, address concerns, and align objectives.- Review project documents and plans; this involves collecting and analyzing data, identifying gaps and areas for development, and ensuring adherence to project specifications, NEOM environmental standards, and safety and quality protocols.- Identify potential interface risks, carry out risk assessments, and implement risk mitigation measures to eliminate or minimize their impact on the project.- Managing relationships among interface topic parties to ensure strong communication, good relations, and common understanding throughout the project stages to ensure alignment and resolve interface' topics promptly.- Proactively seek opportunities for continuous improvement in the interface management approach.- Stay updated on industry trends, research innovative technologies, and recommend improvements to the interface management scheme to reduce interface risk.- Providing vision and leadership to the Interface Management team to ensure performance effectiveness and efficiency.People Management:- Help instill a culture of development, guidance, and performance within an Interface.- Take responsibility, in collaboration with Interface Director, for building and maintaining a high performance team- Participate in setting performance requirements and recruiting for positions across Interface Office.- Set performance objectives, provide necessary support, evaluate / appraise staff and provide regular feedback on performance- Promote a high-performance working environment embracing NEOM’s values- Develop and implement a program of capacity development for Interface staff.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or a related field (Minimum), master’s degree preferred.- Minimum of 20 years of experience in the environmental industry.- CPEng PreferableKnowledge, Skills and Experience:- Knowledge of the best practices and regulations of the construction industry, along with a comprehensive understanding of interface management techniques and processes.- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage and collaborate with stakeholders.- Proven experience in managing relationships with environmental management authoritiesincluding Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, National Center for Environmental Compliance.- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive sustainable environmental management practices.- Familiarity with environmental regulations and practices related to construction and operation management.- Knowledge in environmental assessment and studies reports, environmental modeling, environmental systems, and tools.- Management skills to effectively manage project teams.
