We are seeking a Projects & Modifications Manager to join our client, a leading Independent Oil and Gas Operator, based in their office in Aberdeen, with site visits when required. This is a PAYE contract role and duration will be approx. 18 months. RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages the portfolio of projects across the company, as well as the portfolio of modification projects via the chose execution methodology Selects, develops and manages multi-disciplinary project teams of company and contractor personnel ensuring outputs and outcomes are delivered to meet the agreed business case. In conjunction with the procurement team, agrees contracts for the provision of services, monitoring compliance and managing variances. Leads the project framing through preparation of the requirements of projects and determines the best means of satisfying requirements. Consolidates and documents the fundamental components of projects (scope, schedule, resource requirements, budgets, risks, opportunities and issues, and quality requirements) as part of project planning. Managing stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests. Identifies and manages project budgets, risks (threats and opportunities), planning and implementations including responses to them and responding to other issues that affect projects. Responsible for ensuring highly effective communication and reporting processes are in place and that all key contributors/parties involved in the project. Prepares, gains approval of, refining and updating business cases that justify the initiation and/or continuation of projects in terms of benefits, costs and risks. Prepares and maintains schedules for project activities and events, taking account of dependencies and resource requirements. Developing and agreeing budgets, controlling forecast and actual costs against them. Implement Management of Change (MoC) to change the scope of projects, updating configuration documents as required REQUIREMENTS: Degree qualified in Marine or Subsea engineering or relevant discipline. Offshore certification (BOSIET, Medical, MIST) Direct experience of major decommissioning projects. Direct experience of working with both reimbursable and lump sum marine contractors. Technical competence to safely and efficiently manage subsea Diving and Wells Contractors with topsides operational interfaces. Competent to ECITB Intermediate or equivalent in the oil and gas industry, preferably with an operator and / or Tier 1 contractor. Sound commercial awareness of supply chain management and have a clear understanding of project financing/cost control principles. Good communicator and influencer, able to present complex issues in a clear and concise manner.