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Principal IT Pillar Specialist - ISM (Information system Manager)

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In-Office
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
Senior level
In-Office
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
Senior level
Leads information and systems management across EPCI projects, covering lifecycle planning, bids, budgets, infrastructure setup, data governance, application configuration, interfaces, audits, scope changes, and client handover. Acts as the primary information management contact for project teams and clients while coordinating IT, engineering, suppliers, and stakeholders. Requires deep expertise in EPCI business applications, finance IT processes, project management, ERP, BI, document management, and industry data standards.
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Job Overview:

The Principal IT Pillar Specialist is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex IT Pillar-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. They may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and are regarded as a specialist in the field of IT Pillar. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in the IT Pillar as well as broad knowledge of the IT Pillar discipline within the Information Technology function.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for entire life cycle information management process of projects, from initial estimate to final completions and handover.
  • Review of Invitation to Bid (ITT) from Clients for the Information Management requirements and assessment of the risks & opportunities in this area
  • Co-ordinate with Business and IT stakeholders in the preparation of the Information & Systems Management Execution Plan for proposals and projects
  • Prepare Information & Systems Management estimates covering hardware, resources and licenses and control spending within the allocated budgets
  • Prepare and review of proposal write-ups
  • Coordinate the project specific infrastructure setup for construction sites, client resident teams and joint venture partners in cooperation with Engineering IT and Project IT.
  • Specify and coordinate the processes and tools for data collection, validation consolidation and handover to the Client.
  • Single point of contact to project management and to the Client for all aspects related to Information Management and supporting systems.
  • Translate project specific information requirements into efficient system configurations and related user instructions in conjunction with execution tool administrators.
  • Prepare functional specification and manage the development and implementation of project specific applications and/or interfaces
  • Detect and manage project scope changes
  • Capture lessons learned, best practices and ensure their embedding in the organization.
  • Initiate and conducting Information Systems Management (ISM) audits and peer reviews
  • Provide input to audits and peer reviews, undertake other project audits as required.

Required Key Project Execution Knowledge and/or Concepts Requirements:

  • Planning & Progress Measurement
  • Concepts of Project Budget and Cost Control
  • Engineering
    •    Design Software Tools
    •    Data Management Standards
    •    CHIFOS (JIP 36)
    •    ISO 15926
    •    ISO 14224
    •    PODS
    •    Analysis and Calculation Tools
    •    Pipeline and GIS Tools
    •    Vendor / Supplier Data / Documentation
    •    Deliverables
  • Document Management Systems and Concepts
  • SCM
    •    Engineering – MTO / MR – SCM Interface
    •    Technical Bid Evaluation Process
    •    PO Process
    •    Expediting Process including TPI Inspection and Material Test Certificates 
    •    Logistics Process
    •    Warehousing and Material Preservation Process
     
  • Fabrication / Construction
    •    Spooling Process and Tools
    •    Steel Structures Fabrication Drawing Generation
    •    Advanced Work Packaging Process and Tools
    •    Fabrication / Construction Work Measurement Tools
    •    Concepts of Flange Management
    •    Hot Tapping
    •    Pigging
  • Quality Control
    •    Material Test Certificates
    •    Third Party Inspections at Manufacturer’s Location
    •    Welding Non-Destructive Testing
    •    Hydrotesting 
  • Commissioning
    •    System Sub-System Definitions
    •    Status Index
    •    Inspection Test Reports (ITR)
    •    Punch Management
    •    Project Technical Assurance
    •    Completions Certification 
  • Client Handover Packaging
    •    Data
    •    Documentation
     
Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Minimum 8+ years of experience in IT supporting EPCI business applications as a lead or administrator.
  • Extensive functional knowledge in the Payroll industry and leadership expertise.
  • Extensive Project Management experience.
  • Ability to work as a team member as well as act as a team leader.
  • Have wide experience with technical tools such as ERP, BI, etc.
  • Maintain key competencies associated with the IT function.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and spoken.
  • Must be a finance IT SME in process & technical knowledge of Timekeeping systems, General Accounting, Job Cost Accounting, Sub-ledgers, General Ledger, and Close Cycles (month, quarter year).
  • Knowledge of Tax, Treasury, Audit, Financial Reporting, Project Accounting, Billing & Revenue is a plus. 

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