Project Execution Leader
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Location: Guelph, ON N1E 0A1
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Company Description
Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions (VWTS) is a worldwide leader in water recovery, treatment, and reuse. We design and supply a range of water systems, from food and beverage applications, to municipal water, to microelectronics ultrapure water and heavy industrial wastewater treatment. We serve more than 50,000 customers worldwide and treat more than 11 million cubic meters of water every day. We simply aim to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation across the world.
At WTS, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We are an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers, with competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements.
Job Description
Summary of the Job:
The Global Project Execution Leader will be responsible for (1) overseeing the ProjEx QMS policy and ensuring global compliance and supporting ISO audits (2) Conducting reviews with the regional teams on complex projects on a quarterly/monthly basis (3) integrating the execution work practices with VWT and VWTS and (4) driving best practices and lessons learned regarding projects across the globe. In addition, this leader will assist regions in execution of projects and removing impediments or finding resources necessary for successful execution of projects. This role may act as a project sponsor on specific jobs including senior customer interactions.
Key Characteristics
Demonstrated leader in leading large and or complex projects from Design Build thru full EPC execution including significant senior level customer interactions
Leader: Execute strategic solutions, execute plans, strengthen team.
Motivator/Mentor: Provide project execution expertise and support to our regional teams.
Accountable: Responsible to work with the regions to deliver the project on time and at or above the as sold margin
Collaborate: Ability to work in a matrixed organization and find the optimal solution for
VWTS.
Technical Expertise in water & wastewater chemistry, applications, and competitive land
scape.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible to:
Establish and guide relationships with Regional Execution teams and functional leaders
Participate in execution strategy sessions
Lead project reviews on a global basis, keeping minutes of meetings and action items
Interact with customers when identified as the project sponsor
Maintain/Update ProjEx QMS execution procedures
Support Regions in ISO audits
Assist regions in removing obstacles and/or finding resources globally
Support finance teams in reporting on complex projects
Participate in the Global Win calls as required for complex projects
Qualifications
Hard Skills:
Significant project execution expertise in a global setting including complex projects with
installation
Technical Expertise, general understanding of water treatment technologies
Strong Business Acumen, able understand customer and business needs to propose
optimum solutions
Contract terms and condition expertise and risk and opportunity identification
Financial acumen, understanding how project financials and decisions impact the Projects
P&L globally
Soft Skills:
Successfully working in a Globally Matrixed organization
Responsible & Time Management
Solidarity, Respect, Collaboration & Inclusiveness
Innovation & Inspiration
Customer Focus, Clear Thinker with Problem solving Attitude
Education & Experience Required:
B.S. in Engineering, or other equivalent technical discipline.
Minimum of 15 years project management experience in the water and wastewater reuse
industry
Strong communication skills
Fluent in English (written and verbal)
Working Conditions
Willing to travel internationally and locally up to 15-30%
Additional Information
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
Company Description
Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions (VWTS) is a worldwide leader in water recovery, treatment, and reuse. We design and supply a range of water systems, from food and beverage applications, to municipal water, to microelectronics ultrapure water and heavy industrial wastewater treatment. We serve more than 50,000 customers worldwide and treat more than 11 million cubic meters of water every day. We simply aim to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation across the world.
At WTS, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We are an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers, with competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements.
Job Description
Summary of the Job:
The Global Project Execution Leader will be responsible for (1) overseeing the ProjEx QMS policy and ensuring global compliance and supporting ISO audits (2) Conducting reviews with the regional teams on complex projects on a quarterly/monthly basis (3) integrating the execution work practices with VWT and VWTS and (4) driving best practices and lessons learned regarding projects across the globe. In addition, this leader will assist regions in execution of projects and removing impediments or finding resources necessary for successful execution of projects. This role may act as a project sponsor on specific jobs including senior customer interactions.
Key Characteristics
Demonstrated leader in leading large and or complex projects from Design Build thru full EPC execution including significant senior level customer interactions
Leader: Execute strategic solutions, execute plans, strengthen team.
Motivator/Mentor: Provide project execution expertise and support to our regional teams.
Accountable: Responsible to work with the regions to deliver the project on time and at or above the as sold margin
Collaborate: Ability to work in a matrixed organization and find the optimal solution for
VWTS.
Technical Expertise in water & wastewater chemistry, applications, and competitive land
scape.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible to:
Establish and guide relationships with Regional Execution teams and functional leaders
Participate in execution strategy sessions
Lead project reviews on a global basis, keeping minutes of meetings and action items
Interact with customers when identified as the project sponsor
Maintain/Update ProjEx QMS execution procedures
Support Regions in ISO audits
Assist regions in removing obstacles and/or finding resources globally
Support finance teams in reporting on complex projects
Participate in the Global Win calls as required for complex projects
Qualifications
Hard Skills:
Significant project execution expertise in a global setting including complex projects with
installation
Technical Expertise, general understanding of water treatment technologies
Strong Business Acumen, able understand customer and business needs to propose
optimum solutions
Contract terms and condition expertise and risk and opportunity identification
Financial acumen, understanding how project financials and decisions impact the Projects
P&L globally
Soft Skills:
Successfully working in a Globally Matrixed organization
Responsible & Time Management
Solidarity, Respect, Collaboration & Inclusiveness
Innovation & Inspiration
Customer Focus, Clear Thinker with Problem solving Attitude
Education & Experience Required:
B.S. in Engineering, or other equivalent technical discipline.
Minimum of 15 years project management experience in the water and wastewater reuse
industry
Strong communication skills
Fluent in English (written and verbal)
Working Conditions
Willing to travel internationally and locally up to 15-30%
Additional Information
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.