Deputy Project & Contract Manager

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About BIA

BIA Group is active in the sales, rentals and after-sales services of equipment intended for public works, mines, quarries and transport. The Group operates in Europe, Africa and Asia and has more than 1300 enthusiastic employees.

Summary

Working alongside the Project Manager (PM), the Deputy Project & Contract Manager will be responsible for managing, structuring, organising, monitoring and developing the After Sales mining project(s) (100% mining only) entrusted to him/her, as well as setting up new contracts in line with the Group's strategy.

What will be your responsibilities?

Managing and monitoring the project(s) assigned in collaboration with the Project Manager (PM): Structuring, Organisation and Management

• Ensuring that contractual commitments are met with regard to the customer(s) while representing BIA's interests in line with the company's strategy;
• Ensure that OEM’s requirements are fully respected;
• Visit and follow up the client and BIA teams on site on a frequent basis in coordination with the PM (inform him of actions and visits); Facilitate follow-up meetings on site with the team according to the guidelines reviewed by the PM;
• Participate in and support the PM in the preparation of budget and project reviews for his/her project(s);
• Actively participating to improve the quality of communication with the different stakeholders (customer, OEM and BIA internal supporting teams) through the preparation of periodical reportings and meetings;
• Immediately informing the PM of any risks or derives observed on his/her project(s) and drawing up and proposing an associated corrective action plan validated by the Project Manager;
• Propose, where appropriate, the human and material resources needed to ensure the smooth running of the project(s);
• Develop specific knowledge of the Komatsu or other product range concerned by the project(s) for the teams involved (Product Support, parts, logistics, project team, training, etc.);
• Developing, analysing and monitoring the operational reporting for the project(s) for which it is responsible, in close collaboration with the Project Manager and the teams on site;
• Providing back-up for the Project Manager where necessary;
• Applying basic knowledge of heavy machinery (mining & construction/energy) operations to support customer and site team;
• Lead and manage the technical team in collaboration with the PM.

Commercial

• Working with the Project Manager or PSSR;
• Develop and maintain a good level of operational relations with contacts with the customer(s);
• Propose to the Project Manager and implement appropriate solutions for setting up technical support, including spare parts, on-site service and training; identify business development opportunities and take part in the action plan to make them a reality;
• Propose to the Project Manager and implement proposals to increase the quantity and quality of Rebuild activities on/off site.

Who are we looking for?

Education & Qualification:

• University degree (as an engineer or equivalent);
• 2 years minimum experience desirable;
• Relevant experience in management is priority;
• Customer focus and problem-solving attitude;
• Experience in project management (e.g. MS Office, planning software, MS Project, implementation of major projects, etc.);
• Knowledge of an ERP-type system is a plus;
• Experience of international organisations with a local presence;
• IT skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)

What's in it for you?

• A permanent contract 
• A competitive salary and an interesting package of extra-legal benefits 
• A human sized company with international dimension, encouraging autonomy and team spirit 
• Cooperate in a team with experienced and passionate colleagues within a successfully growing family-owned company 
• Benefit from a challenging career opportunity with an extensive training program 
• In this challenging job you get the possibility to take initiative and further develop the function