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World-wide turnkey cable supplier seeks Senior Project Managers for its Turnkey & Offshore Projects Section

 Join our team in Nexans in bringing energy to life

Nexans’ submarine power cables are key in the transition to more renewable energy whether connecting islands to the mainland or bringing green energy from the offshore wind farm to the grid.  In cooperation with our world-wide customers we push technological boundaries to go deeper, longer, at higher voltages and to provide turn-key solutions for installation and protection to meet future needs.

Information about the department and the position

• The Turnkey & Offshore Projects section is responsible for the execution of projects within the Subsea & Land Systems (SLS) Business Group – supply and full turn-key projects, including project management, engineering, type testing, manufacturing, installation works, cable laying and protection, and commissioning
• The Turnkey & Offshore Projects section is divided into four departments – this position is reporting to the Head of AC XLPE Subsea & Turnkey projects department
• The Project Manager role is the operational and commercial head of one or more projects – study work/FEED, supply of cable or full turnkey projects
• The matrix organization of the project management requires good communication and leadership skills to ensure information at the interfaces between vertical and horizontal axes
• The project team is spread between several locations – and may support execution activities ongoing in different plants and sites within the SLS business group

Responsibilities and tasks of the Project Manager

• Manages the assigned project(s) and ensure project(s) are delivered on time, on budget, with the required quality and within agreed specifications - and in compliance with agreed HSE standards
• Ensure adequate project execution in accordance with Nexans project execution model and procedures
• Manage a geographically spread project organization and ensure effective use of the resources
• Ensure adequate use of tools (Teamcenter, Primavera, Synergi), processes (Project Execution Model) and procedures for project execution
• Be single point of contact towards Client
• Be responsible for all subcontracts
• Report status including deviations to the Department Manager, the Project Director and the Steering Committee leader on a monthly basis – including but not limited to – planning and progress, the technical issues, procurement/subcontracts, construction, finance, invoicing, QA, HSE, Risk, legal conditions and personnel conditions
• May also be responsible to provide input to allocated tenders

What we are looking for

• Master degree or equivalent
• High integrity and commitment to Nexans values: Take Responsibility, Global Team Player, High Standards in Excellence, People Leadership and Initiative, Customer and Market Focus, Global vision
• Relevant industry and operational experience and knowledge – offshore and/or civil works/ construction business
• Proven project management skills and experience – minimum 10 year experience
• Experience in managing a broad range of stakeholders
• Ability to energize and motivate people
• Commercials skills
• Fluent in English - oral and written. Skills in Norwegian and French are an advantage.

Why work with us? We offer

• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Interesting and varied work in an international, dynamic and multidisciplinary environment
• Inclusive and multi-cultural working environment
• Competitive salary and good pension scheme and insurance agreements
• Company cottages

Workplace: Oslo (or Halden)

Other information: Please apply through our website, position number 57783. Interviews will be held continuously, please apply as soon as possible.