Interface Manager

Interface Manager

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Project Manager and acts as the Single Point of Contact of all communication and interface strategy for the Project.
• Responsible for development, implementation and maintenance of the Interface Management Plan and Communication Plan, including adoption and adherence for all project stakeholders (Project Management Team, Project Owner personnel, contractors, vendors/licensors, third parties and subcontractors).
• Facilitate communication between project stakeholders and maintain project interface register, listing all project interfaces, status and responsible parties.
• Regularly review and audit the status of interfaces to ensure that they are progressing as planned and that any issues are addressed.
• Manage and resolve any conflicts or issues that arise because of or related to interfaces.
• Engage with stakeholders at various levels to ensure they are informed about the status of interfaces and are aligned in their expectations.
• Monitor for changes in project scope, design, or execution that may impact interfaces and ensure that these changes are properly managed.
• Ensure that interface management is integrated with other project management systems, such as document control, change management, and scheduling.
• Ensure that interfaces are appropriately closed out and handed over to the operational team or the relevant parties throughout the project lifecycle.
• Regularly report on the status of interfaces, including any changes or issues that may impact project deadlines or budgets, to the Project Management Team, Project Manager and other stakeholders.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:

Qualification/ Certification:

Minimum: Bachelors degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or other relevant fields), Construction Management, Project Management or Business with the relevant industry experience.

Desirable: Masters degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or other related field.

Skills Requirement:

• Experience in managing interfaces, coordinating between multidisciplinary teams in a project delivery environment.
• Experience in leading and managing project teams or stakeholders, especially in a project-based setting, desirable.
• Familiarity with the technical aspects of EPC and EPCM, including FEED projects, including relevant tools, software, and methodologies.
• Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies.
• Ability to troubleshoot and address issues that arise during the project lifecycle.
• Proven capability to lead teams, make decisions, ensuring team alignment with project goals and working with teams remotely.

Communication:

• Strong written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Core Competencies:

• Team Player.
• Ability to effectively resolve conflicts and interface-related issues.
• Ability to work effectively with various project team members, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to mediate and find common ground among different parties.
• Ability to analyse potential risks and foresee potential interface challenges.

Details about the role:

Location: Central Europe

Travel required: Yes – regular travel 30-70% (EU/UK)

Contract type: Staff / Contract

Experience level: Minimum 10+ years