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Senior O&G Project Manager

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Senior O&G Project Manager (M/F)

Location

Puteaux (Paris area), France – travel to Africa as required

Contract

Permanent (CDI)

Remit: Develop and deliver logistics solutions for Oil & Gas projects across Africa, from early studies and tendering through implementation, execution and demobilisation.

CONTEXT & ENVIRONMENT

Our client is a leading multimodal logistics operator on the African continent, covering port, logistics, maritime and rail activities. Part of a major international shipping and logistics group, it relies on more than a century of expertise and over 23,000 employees across nearly 50 countries to provide its African and global customers with tailor-made, innovative logistics solutions, with the ambition of contributing sustainably to Africa’s transformation.

The Senior O&G Project Manager joins the Oil & Gas team of the Energy & Project Solutions Department. The scope covers exploration drilling, SURF and subsea campaigns, field development and offshore supply bases. The role works closely with the O&G Director, the Bid Development Department, the Finance and Business Plan teams, and country and port teams.

This is an opportunity to have a real impact in a company that places Africa at the heart of its strategy, within an international environment.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development & Tendering

  • Map O&G opportunities by basin, block, operator and project phase; assess drilling and SURF campaign timing, demand and commercial potential; prepare go/no-go recommendations
  • Lead O&G tender responses with the Bid Development Department, from kick-off and task allocation to technical proposal, compliance matrix, implementation plan and client clarifications
  • Develop client relationships with O&G operators, drilling contractors, and EPC and subsea contractors, and work with internal partners to support new business

Solution Design, CAPEX & Business Plan

  • Design logistics and supply base solutions for operators, drilling contractors, and EPC and subsea contractors, including out-of-gauge and heavy lift packages
  • Translate client requirements into a supply base solution and assess gaps with local port and country teams, covering storage, O&G-rated lifting, pipe yard, wash bay, DNV CCUs, bunkering and dry bulk, waste including NORM, customs and personnel logistics
  • Build the BOQ and CAPEX requirements and steer the business plan with Finance, including pricing, occupancy and sensitivity scenarios, and residual value of assets

Subcontractors & Mobilisation

  • Identify, qualify and manage local subcontractors and partners for manpower, equipment rental, welding and sea-fastening, husbandry and crew change services, including RFQs, offer comparison and alignment on scope and organisation
  • Prepare retro-planning and mobilisation schedules aligned with the client campaign start, and secure equipment and personnel lead times

Project Implementation & Execution

  • Master the contractual obligations and requirements of the projects
  • Ensure projects are implemented and executed smoothly, in compliance with contractual commitments, customer expectations, and the goals and standards set for the projects
  • Monitor progress and performance against contract obligations, planning and deliverables, and identify risks and problem areas
  • Ensure contractual obligations and challenges are understood and properly taken into account by Country Management and the Project Team
  • Ensure projects are delivered within the set budget, and report any financial deviation to management
  • Mitigate contractual, financial and operational risks during implementation and execution
  • Plan and meet deadlines for each step and milestone of the implementation phase

Reporting, Documentation & Compliance

  • Attend internal, client and supplier meetings as required, and ensure information is formalised and shared with the main stakeholders
  • Coordinate project reporting based on contractual obligations, and ensure all reports required by the project owner are accurate and sent on time
  • Coordinate and assist in producing the documentation required by the customer (SOP, TMP, ERP) within the specified timeframe
  • Report non-conformities, develop corrective action and risk mitigation plans with project and country teams, and support timely dispute resolution

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education

  • Master’s-level degree (or equivalent) in logistics, supply chain, engineering or a related field

Experience

  • Minimum 8 years’ experience in Oil & Gas logistics (supply base, drilling or subsea campaigns)
  • Exposure to operators, drilling contractors, and EPC and subsea contractors
  • Proven experience managing complex projects with internal and external stakeholders in an international environment

Technical Skills

  • Oil & Gas logistics needs across exploration, development and production phases (drilling, SURF and subsea, production support)
  • QHSE & CSR
  • Offshore supply base management, including equipment and facilities sizing and implementation (pipe yard, DNV CCUs, bunkering, waste management)
  • Port and marine operations, international freight forwarding
  • Lifting and handling, including heavy lift
  • Customs processes (exemption, temporary admission, import and export regimes)
  • Contract management, tender management, BOQ, CAPEX and business plan

Languages

  • English and French mandatory

Qualities

  • Strong project management, planning and organisational skills
  • Commercial acumen, rigour and sound judgement in go/no-go decisions
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, internal and external, across countries
  • Appetite for Africa and for working in an international environment

Job Conditions

  • Based in Puteaux, France
  • Travel to Africa depending on project needs
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