Interface Manager

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Interface Manager for The Main Channel / Canal Interface on NEOM The Line.

**DESCRIPTION**

Hidden Marina and Marina modules - the Hidden Marina & the Marina modules represent a “showcase” window of the NEOM-the Line programme. The marina precinct will include hotels, residential, F&B and entertainment assets as well as the cruise ship terminal complex. Each marina module is a complex multi-discipline element of the overall Programme with both standard, unique and bespoke scope aspects. Bespoke assets are likely to be football stadium, University, concert hall, NEOM headquarters (otherwise known as anchor assets).

**SUMMARY**

The Head of the Marina Main Channel Interface Management is a key post holder that plays an important role in the Marina Delivery team at both Line, District and Module level. This is a delivery role that enables the implementation of the physical delivery of assets in the field for the Marina Assets and its constituent parts including temporary works.

This post has key accountability for the management of CST interfaces that can impact time, cost and physical integration. Able to lead, manage and co-ordinate multifaceted reviews relating to Interface management ensuring that all appropriate experts and stakeholders are involved and consulted appropriately. This is about doing what is right for the NEOM programme rather than individual Projects within the NEOM programme.

Experienced in co-ordinating & liaising with multiple internal and external stakeholders, drawing on influencing skills to deliver acceptable outcomes for all parties. Able to manage change effectively, prioritising and directing targeted levels of effort to ensure positive outcomes and controls are implemented to mitigate risk to project delivery. Become an active champion of legacy knowledge transfer by mentoring staff including any designated Saudi nationals.

**2). REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS**:
Reports to: Marina Interface Director

Main Interfaces to the role: Internal client and external stakeholders (Eg Sponsors, Urban Planning, Civil Defence, Neom Tourism, Line Proponent, Marine Strategy etc) Marina Project team Module Delivery Teams Spine Project team District and Module SHEQ Teams Other Project Control staff - document control Module Delivery Directors Module Engineered Design team Line centralised PMO team Line, District and Module Commercial team Package Delivery Teams and framework suppliers

**3). MARINA DISTRICT AND MODULE ROLE OF DEPARTMENT**

Delivery of the Marina and the Marina Modules - end to end responsibility for safety, wellbeing, schedule, cost, and quality from design stage 3A to handover to meet current and future commitments and to maximise opportunities for efficiencies.

**4). RESPONSIBILITIES**

Create strategic and operational plans to ensure and assure that interface management arrangements are developed and implemented and receive acceptance from all interested parties including stakeholders. Ensure and assure that the all-interface arrangements are traceable and set out critical success factors (CSF’s) Conduct and co-ordinate lessons learnt, return of experience in making continuous improvements. Be an active member of the Delivery Partner and NEOM team Take a lead in cross-sharing learning of Interface Management arrangements and similar with other teams with the purpose of eliminating waste and duplication whilst sharing best practices and lessons learnt. Capture and document interface arrangements and create regular updates on progress and escalate critical issues that require senior leadership governance endorsements. Develop a tracker using and adopting digital tools to eliminate paper-based systems. Manage the library of interface arrangements and their associated plan with the ability to retrieve information and documents quickly.

**5. REQUIRED CRITERIA**

**A) **SKILLS:
The Head of Marina Main Channel / Canal Interface Management is a key postholder that plays an important role in the District and Module Delivery team. This is an important role that enables delivery in the field and the elimination in risk. Co-ordinate multidisciplined teams through effective communication, delegation and team leadership. Able to demonstrate systematic and logical thinking and experience in an environment where there are many data flows, differing project teams, departments with potentially competing requirements. Capable in developing and implementing continuous improvement. Good verbal and written communications levels Experienced in co-ordinating multiple internal and external stakeholders, drawing on influencing skills to deliver acceptable outcomes for all parties. Able to take teams and stakeholders on a journey to create win-win outputs Able to absorb and recall large quantities of information quickly Reads situations quickly; good at focused listening; can find common ground and secure cooperation and constructive outcomes with mini