Program Manager – Electrical and Instrumentation Reliability

The Program Manager – Electrical and Instrumentation Reliability manages a set of complex, interrelated projects that make up the refinery’s long-term electrical and instrumentation reliability plan.

They will manage multiple Project Leads assigned to groups of related projects organized into programs to provide specific deliverables; all of which must be collectively managed to provide the desired improvement to the refinery’s electrical and instrumentation reliability.

The Program Manager and teams unite the efforts of related projects to create more benefits than the sum of their parts.

This role is for experienced and highly skilled senior project managers with superior or advanced interpersonal skills and a solid technical background in electrical and/or instrumentation engineering.

The Program Manager reports to the Project Execution Lead to assist the entire Capital Projects staff in professional development or to effectively deliver enterprise or department programs/projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:


* Manage and direct multiple projects that make up the electrical and instrumentation reliability program


* Translate electrical/instrumentation reliability goals and objectives into concrete strategy and tactical plans


* Work on complex problems where analysis of the situation or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors to achieve the best results


* Exercise judgement within broadly defined policies and practices to develop corporate methods, techniques


* Work effectively with internal and external customers, third-party vendors, and senior management in accomplishing project objectives


* Evaluate complex situations accurately and identify viable solutions that create successful outcomes for the client


* Work closely with the Program Sponsor and the Program Review Board to facilitate decisions necessary for successful program delivery


* Oversee effective project oversight and reviews to effect program success


* Develop and maintain lessons learned inputs to the project repository for use in future programs


* Resolve political, resource, budgeting, change, and legal issues affecting the program


* Serve as a mentor/advisor/decision maker to project managers for the program for issues related to corporate politics, external politics, customer relations, governmental regulation, project quality, project risk, and safety


* Report program status and escalate issues to upper management as needed


* Oversee the development and selection of projects within the program


* Oversee the development of proposals and requests for proposals associated with the program


* Oversee vendor relations and procurement related to the program


* Oversee the execution and delivery of projects related to successful program execution

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:


* Understanding of the strategic and operational issues of the project or busines...