Project Execution Group Leader XXL Projects

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Your position

As Project Execution Groupleader XXL Projects its your job to staff and develop the project execution resources for the Airports XXL projects portfolio towards the companys short- and long-term goals including the development of the project execution organization in the region. Your key objective/focus is on continuously improving the team performance and thereby realizing the companys objectives in line with Vanderlandes profitable growth strategy.

You are aware that your team is your greatest asset and it is your responsibility to make the people grow by bringing personal and business needs together. It will take patience and courage to develop your team and your team has to experience you as challenging and supportive.

This role reports into the Executive Director Project Execution Jan Kerkhof and you will have a team of about 10 direct reports across Europe and the Middle East.

Responsibilities & Your Profile

As Project Execution Group leader XXL Projects you are able to operate at a tactical level to translate strategy into operations. You are experienced in leading improvement programs in a complex and international environment to change the companys culture towards a continuous improvement one.

Your responsibilities are:

Lead and develop multi-disciplined project execution teams in project management planning safety installations and procurement from a high-performance culture mindset. This may include development and delivery of training programs to enhance project execution competences. To identify and deliver improvement activities across the business through implementing continuous improvement methodologies and the application of innovative thinking To complete post project execution reviews (lessons learned) and to ensure that improvements can be executed and embedded in future projects

Skills and attributes required

Proven leadership capabilities; able to manage and effectively drive multidisciplinary teams and lead by example Outgoing supportive constructive tactful and open to influence with team members and stakeholders. A good communicator who feels comfortable in different environments/cultures The ability to understand the teams challenges which enables you to solve problems and offer win/win solutions. Prudent risk taker with a strong ability to manage and deal with uncertainty Pro-actively develops self and others. Leads from a trust and collaborative base empowering others and providing safe working environments

We believe the right candidate meets the following criteria:

• A successful track record in leading and developing multidisciplinary teams in an international business environment

• Experience with improvement projects with respect to people products and processes

• At least 5 years experience in project execution in a technical international environment

• Would be willing to spend up to 50% of your time (on average) travelling

• Experience with organizational developments and behavioral change is a pre