Norway Job Openings

Quorum Business Solutions

Project Manager - EMEA

Trondheim

FULL TIME

November 26, 2024

Project Manager
Location: Trondheim, Norway
Model of Work: Hybrid

Are you excited by challenges? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, international and dynamic environment? Then now is the time to join Quorum Software, a rapidly growing company and industry leader in oil & gas transformation.
Quorum Software is the world's largest provider of digital technology focused solely on business workflows that empower the next evolution of energy. From emerging companies to supermajors, throughout every region of the globe, customers rely on Quorum's proven innovation and unmatched global expertise to streamline business operations and make data-driven decisions that optimize profitability and growth. Our industry-leading solutions are transforming energy companies across the entire value chain, helping visionary leaders evolve their organizations into modern energy companies.
Overview
The Project Manager is a key role in the Quorum EMEA Professional Services organization. The successful candidate will be able to transition rapidly and effectively between hands-on project management within individual projects in support of overall global program goals and deliverables, and high-level relationship building and program strategy planning and execution. The ideal candidate will have a proven history of project execution, success implementing business-oriented IT/Software solutions within the Oil and Gas industry, preferably with some experience in Production Operations and/or overall Upstream functions.
The Project Manager is responsible for planning, leading, organizing and motivating project teams in the EMEA Region which is made up of teams supporting clients in the Area The PM will drive the team to achieve a high level of performance, quality and delivery of projects that provide exceptional business value to our customers. The role requires using agile methods in a fast-paced environment that may cross multiple business divisions.
Responsibilities

Lead and manage large, complex, enterprise-level projects
Manage full Project lifecycle including initial planning, scoping, cost estimation, scheduling, resourcing, technical solution design, monitoring project implementation metrics, action items, and deliverables, performing quality control and validation activities, end user training, and project closure activities
Organize and lead project status and working meetings including preparation of progress reports
Manage project risks and issues, correct deviations from plans with a focus on delivery planning
Managing projects that often consist of multiple agile teams that require integration with other activities and departments across the organization
Implement the appropriate people, process and tools to improve team efficiency and effectiveness. Achieve the project goals within designated project constraints
Use good judgment and coaching skills to develop a project management approach to drive effective planning and optimize efficiencies of the project team
Use high level of knowledge and experience in blending traditional PM principles and practices with an Agile development approach in the right proportions to fit large, complex, mission-critical, enterprise-level projects and with the appropriate level of planning and provide the right balance of agility and predictability.
Assist in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments, removing roadblocks to their work and leveraging resources
Support in managing customer expectations for project deliverables, managing stakeholder communications, and implement an effective system of project governance

Champion ongoing process improvement initiatives to implement best practices for Agile Project Management
Promote empowerment of the team, ensure that each team member is fully engaged in the project and making a meaningful contribution, and encourage a sustainable pace with high-levels of quality for the team
Use high level of knowledge and experience in blending traditional project management methods with Agile development approach to provide the right balance of agility and predictability
And other duties as assigned.

Requirements

University Degree, preferably B.S. Degree in Engineering discipline or Business Degree.
A proven track record of successfully implementing software or web development projects using Agile methodologies including 3+ years of experience as a Project Manager.
Experience overseeing multi-function project teams with members including Developers, Business Analysts, and QA Personnel
Understanding of software development life cycle models as well as knowledge of both Agile and traditional project management principles and practices and the ability to blend them together in the right proportions to fit a project and business environment
Previous experience with budgeting, execution or program management processes
Working knowledge of executing on Change Management initiatives and associated Best Practices
Understanding of conceptual modeling, data requirements and data consolidation
Experience with business architecture and business process management methodologies
Demonstrated technical prowess including solving complex problems, programming skills (SQL, C++/C#, Java, VB and/or other computer programming languages), and familiarity/understanding of systems architecture
Fluent in English, both written and verbal

Preferred Skills

MBA, or other advanced management training would be an asset
Oil and Gas industry or Software Project Management experience pertaining to familiarity with the upstream asset life cycle, would be considered an asset
Prior experience with SCRUM/Agile methodologies with enterprise-level application development projects. PMI-ACP, CSM, or equivalent preferred
PMI Project Manager Professional (PMP) Designation, PMI Program Management Professional (Pg MP), Prince2 or equivalent is desired

Additional Details

Travel: Ability to travel internationally 30-50%. Must have a valid passport.
Visa Sponsorship: Employment eligibility to work with Quorum Software in the UAE is valued. Company might pursue visa sponsorship for this position at its sole discretion if candidate is outstanding and willing to relocate

About Quorum Software
Quorum Software connects people and information across the energy value chain. Twenty years ago, we built the first software for gas plant accountants. Pipeline operators came next, followed by land administrators, pumpers, and planners. Since 1998, Quorum has helped thousands of energy workers with business workflows that optimize profitability and growth. Our vision for the future connects the global energy ecosystem through cloud-first software, data standards, and integration. The trusted source of decision-ready data for 1,800+ companies, Quorum Software makes the essential connections that let us work better together in the connected energy workplace. For more information, visit quorumsoftware.com.
Diversity Statement: At Quorum, we are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We want to be the place where a diverse pool of talented people join us, stay with us and do their best work. With a diverse team of employees, we grow and learn better together. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents not only part of our culture, but our reputation and our achievements. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other characteristics that make us unique. We have a DEI committee focused on Culture, Advocacy and Talent, have company-wide Unconscious Bias training and more.

Quorum Business Solutions and Quorum Software are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

New Job Alerts

Narvesen

Selgeren ved Narvesen K1 Storhandel, Tromsø

Tromsø

December 4, 2024

View Job Description

Omega 365

Project Systems Data Interface Lead

Stavanger

December 4, 2024

View Job Description

Kardex

Director Finance & Administration Nordic

Kjeller

FULL TIME

December 4, 2024

View Job Description

Omega 365

Senior Commissioning System Responsible Engineer SAS

Stavanger

December 4, 2024

View Job Description

OsloMet - storbyuniversitetet

Rådgiver/seniorrådgiver innen dataforvaltning og forskningsstøtte - NOVA

Oslo

FULL TIME

December 4, 2024

View Job Description

Rambøll

Senior Mechanical Engineer with Machinery Directive Expertise

Oslo

FULL TIME

December 4, 2024

View Job Description

Omega 365

Engineer - Marine - Analyses and Calculations

Egersund

December 4, 2024

View Job Description

Metroworth Consulting Ltd

Project LCI Coordinator - Life Cycle Inventory

Tananger

November 26, 2024

View Job Description

AKVA group

Bogota

FULL TIME

Director Finance & Administration Nordic

Kjeller

FULL TIME

December 4, 2024

View Job Description

Engineer - Marine - Analyses and Calculations

Egersund

December 4, 2024

View Job Description

Aasmundsens Bakeri

Pastry chef, Flatdal, Norway

FULL TIME

December 4, 2024

View Job Description