Senior Project Manager - Sea Lion

<p><strong>Senior Project Manager - Sea Lion</strong></p>

<p><strong>Starting Salary: dependent on skills and experience.</strong></p>

<p><strong>Salary package also includes</strong><strong>:</strong></p>

<ul>
<li><strong>Eligibility for a 25% taxable gratuity</strong></li>
<li><strong>Flights package </strong>for you and any accompanying dependents</li>
<li><strong>41 days paid leave </strong>(includes Public and Government Holidays)</li>
<li><strong>Relocation allowance</strong> to help with moving costs.</li>
<li><strong>Government housing</strong> for rent and a starter pack to help you settle in.</li>
<li><strong>A stimulating and supportive setting to work in and a unique and beautiful setting to live in. </strong></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>The post is for a fixed term of up to 4 years in the first instance with the possibility of extension. </strong><strong>Secondment and Interchange opportunities will be considered.</strong></p>

<p><strong>THE OPPORTUNITY</strong></p>

<p>The Falkland Islands Government is pleased to announce a number of new opportunities following the expansion of its Minerals Resources Department.</p>

<p>If you are looking for an exciting and unique opportunity to be at the forefront of facilitating a frontier oil field development then apply now and enjoy the added benefit of living and working overseas in a stunning part of the world with a vibrant islands community.</p>

<p><strong>THE ROLE</strong></p>

<p>You will take strategic and operational responsibility for delivery of the &
39;Sea Lion&
39; oil development project, managing all work streams, internal and external multi-disciplinary teams, reporting to the Director and Project Board, and ensuring successful stakeholder engagement and collaboration, governance and delivery.</p>

<p><strong>THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE:</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<ul>
<li>Able to demonstrate a significant track record of working successfully in senior project/ programme delivery roles that involve delivering large and complex projects (i.e. &pound;10m+) on time and within budget. Experience of oil and gas projects would be advantageous.</li>
<li>A good leader, able to motivate and manage staff at all levels internally and externally.</li>
<li>Able to present complex information effectively to lay audiences and produce concise and insightful high-level briefings, reports etc.</li>
<li>Comfortable working within a dedicated team with a high degree of autonomy and have the tact, sensitivity and judgement to manage sensitive confidential information.</li>
<li>Organised, articulate and persuasive and have strong interpersonal skills, along with the ability to establish excellent working relationships with colleagues, senior government leaders, elected officials, industry representatives and external partners.</li>
<li>Enthusiastic, self-motivated and proactive, as well as being a lateral thinker, skilled problem solver and a supportive team player.</li>
<li>Flexible, adaptable and responsive.</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>HOW TO APPLY</strong></p>

<p>Interested candidates can download the job description and view further information from our online vacancy page.</p>

<p>For further information regarding the position please contact Andrea Clausen, Acting Director of Mineral Resources, by emailing <a href=