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Project Manager (Upstream)
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Company Details
Name:WTS Energy
Industry:
Oil & Energy
Website:
http://www.wtsenergy.com/
Description:
WTS Energy, headquartered in the Netherlands and established in 2000, is one of the leading Outsourcing & Workforce Management Companies to the Global Energy industry. WTS Supplies Manpower, Recruitment, Outsourcing Services in Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. WTS Energy works on all Energy projects, Oil & Gas and Renewables. We have access to the entire global skill pool of energy specialists and have local knowledge and associations in different regions for efficient operational support. We have registered offices in 17 countries such as Netherlands, UAE, Nigeria, Mozambique, Gabon, Jordan, Yemen, Iraq, Kurdistan, Germany, UK, Serbia, US, Canada, India, Malaysia, and Singapore. Specialties Oil and Gas Recruitment, Manpower Supply for Oil & Gas Industry, Project Recruitment Campaigns, Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Workforce Management, Employment Solutions for new regions, Operations Support, Contract Staffing, Permanent Hire
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate upstream project activities from planning through execution and delivery.
- Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and progress tracking tools to support efficient project execution.
- Coordinate technical, commercial, procurement, logistics, HSE, and operational workstreams.
- Monitor project timelines, risks, budgets, and performance metrics to ensure successful project delivery.
- Support preparation of Expressions of Interest (EOIs), tenders, technical proposals, and commercial submissions.
- Identify and track upstream business opportunities within Kenya and the wider East African region.
- Coordinate project meetings, stakeholder engagements, and progress review sessions.
- Support partnership development with operators, contractors, and technical service providers.
- Ensure compliance with HSSEQ standards, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare project reports, dashboards, management updates, and executive presentations.
- Support budgeting, commercial evaluations, and operational planning activities.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, regulators, contractors, and internal teams.
- Promote continuous improvement, collaboration, and efficient project delivery practices.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned in support of business operations.
Required Qualifications:
- Must have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Energy, Business, or a related field. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
- Must have a minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience within the oil & gas, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
- Experience supporting upstream oil & gas projects or operations is highly desirable.
- Strong experience in project coordination, stakeholder management, and business development activities.
- Agile Project Management certification, PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification will be an added advantage.
- Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management principles.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities within fast-paced environments.
- High level of professionalism, adaptability, and execution focus.
Salary: KES Not specified
Otherpay: Benefits
Education: Degree
Employment Type: Full Time
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