About the role

AI summarised

The Project Director leads major site investment projects for Neste in Singapore, focusing on renewable fuels and sustainable aviation fuel production. This senior leadership role manages the entire project lifecycle from inception to closeout, ensuring safety, capital cost, and schedule targets are achieved while navigating complex matrix organizations.

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Key Responsibilities

Serve as the single point of project leadership from the beginning of project to the Closeout
Safely and effectively deliver the project in accordance with project and business objectives including safety, capital cost, schedule, risk management, and plant operability
Actively promote a safety culture in all project activities through all project phases
Manage the interface between the Project Owner and the project team, including escalating critical issues as appropriate
Develop and lead an effective project organisation that integrates all technical and non-technical functions required for successful production operations
Translate defined business objectives and project priorities into a clear project vision, including clear and coherent project objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Energise and motivate the team through leadership engagement and creation of an inclusive work environment
Implement robust ways of working for target setting, change management and reporting processes to provide clarity of project status
Drive active collaboration and co-creation of commissioning & startup and Operational Readiness with key stakeholders

Requirements

Degree in Technical or Engineering discipline
More than 10 years of experience in Process industry having technical insight preferably in oil refining or chemical industry
Technical knowledge and experience of project management in a Project Director or Senior Project Manager role, particularly for large, complex projects
Experience leading local and global matrix organizations and utilizing cross-functional networks to drive high-performance teams
Expertise in cultivating high-performing teams through coaching, effective delegation, and defining standards for excellence
Proficiency in proactive risk assurance and quality management, employing what-if thinking and cold-eye reviews
Demonstrated ability to navigate extreme project complexity and adapt to changing constraints in large-scale investments
Advanced knowledge of Project Controls including cost, schedule, reporting and change management processes
Experience with Handover and PSSRs (Pre-Start-up Safety Reviews)
Ability to handle challenging situations and negotiations while providing timely feedback
Accountable and responsible owner’s attitude and safety-oriented mindset