Posted: 23 Oct 2009
Location: USA
CSG:
Petroleum
Business / Project:
IT
Job type:
Full Time Regular (USA)
Location:
US - Texas - Houston
BHP Billiton is all about smart technology, innovation and great talent. If you want a challenging career and a chance to explore resource opportunities as well as your ambitions, we’re the company for you. Think ahead. Think BHP Billiton.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the role is to manage the delivery of IT Projects/Programs to Petroleum, ensuring that they are delivered in accordance with Petroleum and BHP Billiton standards, using pre-defined project methodology, templates & tools.
More specifically, this will include the planning and execution of projects which consistently meet expectations for predictability of project schedule, cost, quality, scope & safety. The role will deliver IT projects across IT functions, commencing with key applications support and infrastructure projects (e.g. Records Management and Group Level Document compliance).
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Zero Harm
• An overriding commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility and sustainable development
• Ensure Petroleum IT projects are planned & executed with sufficient attention to the identification and elimination of HSEC risks
Success Through People
• Ensure the right and standard project organizations and work processes are established and understood
• Ensure project status and planning are communicated to and understood by the Project Team and Identified Stakeholders
• Ensure that the impact on Petroleum individuals is minimised through appropriate project and change management related activities
• Ensure project team resources are identified, sourced and optimised
Business Excellence
• Ensure all projects adhere to appropriate PM and PMO standards and processes
• Conduct periodic reviews of project status and communicate same to all stakeholders regularly
• Negotiate vendor proposals and monitor, manage, and communicate budget and performance metrics through the project process.
• Facilitate identification, planning, and execution of associated Organizational Change Management and Communications
• Ensure learning’s from projects are communicated to future projects to ensure continuous improvement of PM and PMO processes
• Work closely with the Petroleum IT PMO to achieve quality assurance of delivery objectives
Quality and Customer
• Develop documentation, manage processes and deploy tools in order to meet project KPI’s
• Ensure all project control points are satisfactorily executed
• Complete weekly status updates and communicating status of project including schedule, cost, risks, issues and changes
Growth
• Ensure that projects are delivered in a way that adds value to Petroleum through the delivery of consistent, highly successful projects
Shareholder Value
• Projects are delivered which meet or exceed project KPI’s for schedule, cost, quality, scope & safety
BEHAVIOURAL & LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
SAFETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT: Demonstrates personal commitment to safety and well-being of people; Identifies risk and takes action; Does not compromise environmental standards when challenges arise
INTEGRITY: Follow up on commitments; Open, honest and ethical; Takes ownership of our actions; Forthright when values challenged; Displays persistence and tenacity
HIGH PERFORMANCE: Personal commitment to continuous learning and development; Results orientation - reputation for making things happen; Stretches capabilities; Encourages others' contribution; Shares knowledge and information
WIN-WIN RELATIONSHIPS: Works co-operatively together rather than separately; Fosters open and continuous exchange of information and opinions; Provides information so others can understand the situation and take timely action; Builds relationships that can help drive the business forward; Learns from others and uses best ideas regardless of the origin to drive the business forward
THE COURAGE TO LEAD CHANGE: Embraces change as a part of our business; Embraces and fosters innovation and creativity; Negotiates, persuades and influences others in ways that achieve objectives; Removes barriers which block change; "Walks the talk"
RESPECT FOR EACH OTHER: Works co-operatively with others as opposed to working competitively; Fosters teamwork and trust both within the business area and externally; Understands relevant local customs and modifies behaviour appropriate of opinion; Acts in accordance with values; Recognises the importance of our business drivers
AUTHORITY & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
• VP & CIO
• IT Manager (Development & Production / Business Systems)
• IT Manager (Knowledge Management and Subsurface Computing)
• IT Manager (Infrastructure & Security)
• IT Operations
• Business Stakeholders as required
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Skills
* Minimum: Senior Project Management
* Ideal: Program Management, Management of vendor project execution cycle and project managers, Cross functional IT Project and Portfolio Management (e.g. Infrastructure, Applications, Security, Change Management)
Knowledge
* Minimum: Formal Qualifications Project Management
* Ideal: Petroleum Information Technology Systems
Experience (Including Qualifications)
• Minimum: 5+ project management experience at senior level, proven success in project delivery which can be demonstrated
• Ideal: Proven success in major project and portfolio delivery, management of vendors, experience in management of multiple Petroleum IT projects
• Resources sector experience
BHPB Leadership Competencies - Attributes of a BHP Billiton Leader
As a senior leader you will be expected to demonstrate the following attributes:
• People
• Brings out the Best in Others
• Fosters Creativity & Innovation
• Develops Organizational Capability
• Self
• Demonstrates Personal Leadership
• Has Intellectual Firepower
• Organization
• Delivers Results
• Sets Direction & Builds Alignment
• Applies Strategic Business Perspective
Petroleum People Principles
The Petroleum People Principles are an attempt to articulate in explicit terms the accountabilities that leaders in the Petroleum business have in respect of maintaining an all staff workforce. They are aligned with the Charter Values and make very explicit from an employee’s perspective what the value proposition would be for someone working in Petroleum i.e.
“My relationship with my leader is based on a partnership where the partnership is built on trust, integrity, teamwork, involvement and shared goals consistent with the principle that we treat each other with respect and dignity. And I can expect that my leader will:
* Provide me with safe and healthy conditions of work
* In an environment that is free from bias and
* One that is also free from harassment
* Provide me with knowledge and information to be able to do a good job and with
* Training and development consistent with the company’s goals
* Involve me in open communication and provide me with regular feedback on my performance and
* Provide me with challenging and rewarding work
As a People Manager you are expected to fully exemplify these principles in your conduct and leadership.
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