FPS NORTH PROGRAMME MANAGER

Role Duration

Permanent

Location      

Aberdeen (Office based)

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the North Asset Manager, the Programme Manager is responsible for leading and shaping the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary Programmes of activity for INEOS FPS North across Repair Orders, Construction, Fabric Maintenance, Scaffolding, Maintenance, Planning and Offshore Campaigns. The role focuses on translating business strategy into safe, efficient and reliable execution, ensuring that Asset and Organisational objectives are consistently achieved.

The Programme Manager provides leadership across the Programme Organisation, driving performance, accountability and alignment across teams and stakeholders. This includes establishing effective governance, optimising delivery processes and ensuring Programmes are adequately resourced and prioritised.

Operating at the centre of Asset delivery, the role requires proactive oversight of Programme performance, early identification and resolution of risks and issues and the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation. The Programme Manager plays a key role in continuously improving how work is planned and executed, delivering sustainable improvements in safety, reliability and operational performance.

WHAT DOES THE DAY TO DAY LOOK LIKE?

Programme Leadership & Delivery

• Lead and coordinate delivery across multiple programmes, ensuring alignment with business priorities and operational objectives.
• Provide clear strategic direction and support to programme leads.
• Drive accountability, performance and delivery across all programme activities.
• Proactively manage issues, risks and interdependencies to maintain progress.

Strategy & Performance

• Define and continuously improve programme governance, controls and reporting.
• Align programme outputs with FPS North business objectives.
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, safety and operational performance.
• Monitor performance across all programme activities and implement improvement plans where required.

Execution & Workflow Management

• Ensure programmes are delivered safely on time and within budget.
• Prioritise work effectively across competing demands.
• Oversee the coordination of internal teams and third-party partners.
• Provide regular performance updates to the North Asset Manager.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Champion a culture of improvement and innovation.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance working practices.
• Support the adoption of new tools, processes and ideas.

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Part of Aberdeen Support Group for INEOS FPS Incident Management Team (formal rota).
• Some periods of inconvenience to support planned and unplanned plant outages.
• Develop cross company peer group networks to ensure enhanced sharing of operating/technology knowledge to benefit business performance.
• Contract owner for multiple supply chain.

WHAT DO I NEED?

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree qualified in relevant Engineering discipline or equivalent industry experience.

Minimum Experience

• Strong background in Programme, Project or Asset Operations management.
• Proven ability to line-manage, coach and develop personnel in multi discipline teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Strong leadership skills, able to influence across functions and services to drive aligned delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex delivery environments.
• Strong decision-making skills, both within and outwith areas of expertise.
• Commercial awareness and budget management experience.
• High personal integrity and commitment to safety.

Technical Knowledge

• Understanding of Asset standards, procedures and relevant HSE legislation.
• Strong knowledge of Asset working practices and business rhythm to facilitate others to support aligned delivery of the Asset operating plan.
• Experience in project execution, TAR/W2W planning and delivery.
• Awareness of human factors influence on asset operations and process safety.

ABOUT US

When you join us at FPS, you are part of a much larger family. INEOS is a truly global company, with a diverse portfolio of businesses ranging from petrochemicals and healthcare to consumer brands and sports interests. Our products touch and enhance every aspect of modern life.

The Forties Pipeline System (FPS) plays a key role in safely and reliably transporting hydrocarbons from the central North Sea, onshore for processing.

We pride ourselves in offering a working environment that is friendly and welcoming. We will give you the support and space to develop yourself, feel empowered and to have a fulfilling professional career with us.

We are constantly striving for operational excellence, whether improving the energy efficiency of our plants, developing new ways of working or delivering on our net zero commitments. We like to push the boundaries and challenge conventional thinking.

Sustainability is fundamental to everything we do. Our business is already underpinning the journey and transition to a low-carbon future across Scotland and the UK. More information on our latest Environmental Public statement can be found here.

So; if you share our vision for a sustainable future, if you possess the skills and competencies to help deliver our net zero road map and if you want to be a part of the remarkable next step in the development of our business, we’d like to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

We offer an excellent package with a 34 days holidays per year (inclusive of bank holidays), a competitive salary and a discretionary business bonus scheme (opportunity of up to 20%).

We have a range of benefits available including a generous contributory pension scheme, holiday purchase scheme, gym facilities/ gym membership, enhanced maternity/ paternity leave, salary sacrifice car leasing, life assurance and an employee assistance programme which includes mental and physical wellbeing, financial and legal advice and support.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining Ineos FPS.  If you would like to discuss any adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact opportunities.uk@ineos.com.

WHAT HAPPENS NOW?

Application Process

All applications should be made online and interested candidates should submit their CV via our website.

Pre-screen

Applicants with a successful CV may be invited to an online MS Teams or telephone call to further discuss the role, the organisation and your suitability.

Formal Interview

Successful applicants will be invited to face to face interview, which will consist of behavioural and technical questions. For some roles the recruitment process may also include technical testing, behaviour questionnaires and/ or a delivering a presentation.

Pre-employment process

Before commencing work with INEOS FPS you will need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a pre-employment medical, employment history reference and qualification verification check. Some roles may also require a criminality check.