Projects Interface Manager - UZ Brownfield Offshore Project

About the role

KBR's Abu Dhabi PMC team is hiring a Projects Interface Manager for the UZ Brownfield Offshore Project. The role manages all project interfaces between offshore and onshore facilities, operations teams, EPC contractors, vendors and stakeholders, ensuring safe and efficient integration of new water injection infrastructure into existing producing assets. It is based in Abu Dhabi until administrative processes are complete, then relocates to the Spain office before returning to Abu Dhabi.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the Project Interface Management Plan, and identify, track and resolve internal and external interfaces through registers and action tracking systems.
• Coordinate integration of new water injection facilities with existing offshore production assets, including engineering, tie-in, shutdown and operational interfaces, and SIMOPS planning.
• Act as the main focal point between project teams, operations, engineering, construction, commissioning and contractors, and coordinate with ADNOC Offshore; lead interface meetings and workshops.
• Support project and engineering managers in identifying interface risks, monitor interface deliverables against schedule, and resolve schedule conflicts and resource constraints.
• Assist with management of change (MOC) for brownfield modifications, escalate unresolved concerns, and capture lessons learned.
• Coordinate interfaces between construction, commissioning, operations and start-up teams, support commissioning and start-up plans, and facilitate readiness reviews and handover.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management or a related technical discipline.
• Professional project management certification (PMP, PMI, Prince2) is advantageous; interface management certification or experience is preferred.
• Minimum 20-25 years of experience in offshore oil and gas projects.
• Proven experience in brownfield project execution and offshore modifications, and significant experience managing interfaces on EPC/EPCM projects.
• Experience with offshore water injection, production facilities and utility systems, and strong knowledge of shutdown planning, tie-ins and SIMOPS.
• Previous ADNOC Offshore or Middle East offshore project experience is highly desirable.