Director, Project Automation-IM Manager-Aiken

Summary: This position provides leadership in the organization or functional area and is primarily engaged in management activities that establish the direction of a department, function, or project. The position requires the application of knowledge gained from experience and expertise to the job duties and responsibilities. The position will make decisions in areas that may impact the organization and its employees, clients, budgets, policies, procedures, work practices, or compliance programs. Scope: The Project Automation Director will report to the Project Chief Information Officer and has oversight for the technical support personnel who support the various reference systems which include various engineering/design, supply chain/procurement, and construction automation systems, and many other global project execution systems and tools. These technical support personnel/subject matter experts (SMEs) provide the various levels of user support, project setup & configuration, and any special project/client modifications required.• Manage the department as well as develop and manage Project Automation Specialists (PAS) functional initiatives and new system implementations • Contribute to, promote, and ensure effective knowledge sharing behaviors in the use of Fluor’s knowledge management portals and communities • Engage in proposal and sales activities, development of proposals and establish key client relationships • Provide direction and guidance for PAS providing configuration and office support for the technologies • Work with the Project Information Manager (PIM) to analyze any technical implementation or configuration modifications/concerns with technical solutions • Analyze, evaluate, and improve the technology support methodologies and implementation requirements • Engage Information Technology (IT) management for implementing and maintaining solutions within the Fluor infrastructure • Perform all project automation management functions related to the technology(s) supported • Develop and manage departmental budgets (as required) • Provide talent development opportunities and manage succession plans for key resources • Provide client or project presentations as requested • Provide direction and management for all local project support for project application support personnel • Ensure change management best practices are in place for software upgrades, bug fixes, and software enhancements • Establish and enforce process guidelines to ensure end user documentation and training is in place • Protect Fluor’s intellectual property and confidentiality of information • Assist Information Technology (IT) in evaluating technology impact to Fluor infrastructure and systems • Typically manage personnel and provide an environment for the development and professional advancement of staff members, including on-the-job and formal training and development opportunities ,and timely performance feedback • Leverage internal and external resources to administer policies and procedures consistently across all business lines, functions, and locations • Analyze situations, identify and forecast pertinent problems and evaluate realistic options; and recommend/implement appropriate course of action • Organize and prioritize a variety of complex projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines • Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and global standards • Adhere to and support Fluor's Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies • Effectively develop and apply the Core Skills to the job • May need to travel to attend to business related matters • Meet expectations on attendance and punctuality • Other duties as assignedWorking Conditions: • Generally favorable indoor office workspace, and/or; • Various levels of environmental conditions including but not limited to project worksites and vendor/client facilities which may have temporary office space, moving mechanical parts and vibration; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles and extreme temperatures and high noise levels Other Job Duties & Responsibilities: • Participate in project peer review/gate review meetings to mitigate potential execution risks • Support Business Transformation & Innovation (BT&I) initiatives • Coordinate and support Center of Excellence (COE) location(s) when allowable • Perform specializations which may include Project Data Analytics and Project Development Analyst activities Preferred Qualifications - Related Education, Experience & Skills • Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering or computer science is preferred or equivalent technical experience • Eighteen (18) years experience in project, Information Technology, discipline technical support, or Project Automation • Good knowledge of Information Technology in: • Desktop/laptop environment and general office tools • Infrastructure (Wide Area Network (WAN), Local Area Network (LAN), telecommunications, etc.) • Electronic security and governance • Electronic communications • Network operations and support • Software development, implementation, and support • Knowledge of Automation technology and systems integration including: • Superior knowledge of the Fluor Engineering, Procurement, and Construction solutions • Superior knowledge of the tool integration capabilities and discipline integration needs • Superior knowledge of the automation technologies • Vendor certification in Automation/Information Technology/Information Management technologies (when available)• Proof of US citizenship is required Typical Minimum Qualifications - Related Education, Experience & Skills: • Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and eighteen (18) years* of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to twenty two (22) years* if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements • Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders • Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job • Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines • Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner *These are the typical years of experience required for this job. Current Fluor employees may be considered for this position either sooner or later, depending on individual performance, potential, and job availability. This applies to all jobs across all functions.