The Department Manager is responsible for providing strategic leadership, direction, and management of a specific department within the organization. This position oversees all operational aspects of the department, including budget management, resource allocation, project planning, performance evaluation, and staff development. As well as oversee the country’s financial performance (P&L).
They play a crucial role in driving the department’s goals and objectives, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services, and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Understand client requirements for each project or contract and align them with system-defined milestones.
- Oversee project delivery across operations teams.
- Collaborate closely with the Head of Project Management, Technical Office Managers, and Procurement Managers to establish a feedback mechanism for ongoing understanding of their development needs and areas for improvement.
- Engage with Heads of Project Management and Project Managers to gain insights into projects status and report to the management any challenges or expectations.
- Monitor sales and pre-sales opportunities, revenue recognition within projects, and develop insights for discussion with company management, along with tracking additional action plans when necessary.
- Collaborate with the finance department to understand the status of invoicing and collection for both past and current projects, and report as appropriate.
- Foster effective collaboration between different departments within the company to ensure smooth operations.
- Define project goals, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Allocate resources, including personnel, budget, and equipment, to support project execution.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
- Foster effective communication and collaboration among project teams, stakeholders, and clients.
- Conduct a monthly review in partnership with all required stakeholders to assess the status of project deliveries, encompassing revenue and billing.
- Collaborate with the finance and procurement teams to strategically evaluate and enhance payment terms with suppliers, ensuring optimal financial arrangements and fostering mutually beneficial relationships.
- Lead and oversee all operational processes, including development, maintenance, orientation, and optimization.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting, meeting all necessary requirements.
- Collaborate with the Head of Project Management to guarantee the accuracy and currency of delivery reports, encompassing progress reports, project manager utilization, and revenue forecasts.
- Coordinate with the sales and Bidding teams to gain insights into available opportunities, ensuring that project planning and sizing align with these opportunities.
- Generate monthly project status reports, highlighting upcoming major milestones and the status of deliverables, If needed, raise concerns and suggest potential actions.
- Establish and maintain efficient and effective processes and workflows within the department.
- Develop and implement standardized reporting frameworks and templates.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics.
- Review and analyze reports to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
- Implement process improvement initiatives to streamline operations and enhance productivity.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry regulations, and reporting requirements.
- Conduct project post-mortems to evaluate lessons learned and identify areas for improvement.
- Develop and implement project management methodologies, processes, and tools to ensure timely
Job Details
Posted Date: 2023-12-06 Job Location: Egypt – Cairo Job Role: Mechanical Engineering Company Industry: Construction & Building Joining Date: 2024-02-01 Preferred Candidate
Career Level: Management Nationality: Egypt Degree: Master
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