Business Interface Senior I

Sempra Infrastructure • Houston, TX

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Interface, Senior I is responsible for supporting the Business Interface Manager (BIM) in the execution of commercial aspects of internal and external interfaces for company liquefied natural gas (LNG) project(s). Participate in the strategy of the project developing, implementing and managing process/procedure efficiencies and lessons learned into the day-to-day management of the project(s). Work cross functionally with various project areas to manage project status / performance and development of solutions for issues and forecasted issues. Utilize interface management plans to track and monitor: (1) deliverables, (2) schedules, (3) correspondence. Maintains associated documentation all in accordance with the Project Execution Plan while utilizing standardized project control processes and tools. Work location will be Houston and with periodic travel to the Port Arthur job site during the course of the project execution.

Requirements

• Bachelors' degree in Business Communications / Administration / Services, Contracts/Supply Mgmt or equivalent experience.
• 6 years of experience in related professional experience in energy and project business services, controls or contracts management with experience in day-to-day management of high-volume project-related inquiries and complex tasks.
• 3 years of experience developing processes and procedure materials and delivering training to internal clients.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of general project and corporate business practices.
• Able to interact with all levels of management and become a key member the Project Team.
• Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills.
• Listening skills and ability to document events, details and meetings, with a strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional recordkeeping, time management, and organizational skills.
• Interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical skills.
• High performing communicator and facilitator used to working in cross-functional groups and a fast paced organization with rapidly changing goals.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and ability to provide consultation to other members of the project team.
• Ability to create a strong, trusting and collaborative interface and coordination environment.
• Self-starter with ability to work strategically under little direction.
• Computer skills including working knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing and database software packages, presentation software (audio/visual), internet applications and/or company specific computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for development, management, and implementation of the Project Execution Plan, Project Processes and Procedures.
• Determine and outline business process improvements and coordinating improvement strategies with internal stakeholders.
• Analyze and monitor implemented changes to business processes and making adjustments as needed.
• Oversee all aspects related to the implementation stages of process improvement initiatives.
• Provide advice on internal and external project related interfaces. External interfaces include investor members / equity partners, lenders, contractors, and other consultants. Internal interfaces include applicable project related functions such as Insurance/Risk, Legal, Operations, Tax, Permitting, and External Affairs.
• Create, prepare and distribute information as required regarding project status, compliance and modifications.
• Optimize project messaging through the development of consistent and effective project content; producing / maintaining appropriate, standardized reporting documents (reports, presentations, videos and other mediums) reflecting key issues, resolutions, and performance to enable them to effectively understand risks and impacts on the project.
• Consult and collaborate with all project stakeholders and overall project venture for the completion of activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior