MENA Variable Cost Productivity Manager

Job Description Summary The VCP (Variable Cost Productivity) Manager will be responsible for achieving the MENA variable cost productivity targets; partnering with the regional ITR and fulfillment teams to drive short-term and long-term cost optimization actions. 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 - This is a remote position Originally posted on Himalayas