Interface Manager

About you:

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG

We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY

We Are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE

We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us: https://kentplc.com/who-we-are/purpose-beliefs

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job:

Kent is looking for an Interface Manager to be based in Burghausen or Munich.

Skills & 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.
  
  

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:

Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ 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.
  
  

Communication:

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

Behaviour/ Core Competencies:

• 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.
• 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.
  
  

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. Please contact us confidentially at [email protected] to find out how we can support you.