Interface Manager – OSS Fabrication

Interface Manager – OSS Fabrication required for a major Offshore Wind Farm Developer based in Belgium.

Responsibilities

• Represent the employer´s interest at the fabrication site.
• Act as the main point of contact between different project teams, departments, or external partners.
• Facilitate effective communication to ensure all parties are informed about project developments, changes, and requirements.
• Gather and analyze requirements from different stakeholders to understand the interfaces needed between systems or components.
• Ensure that the requirements are clearly documented and understood by all involved parties.
• Work with technical teams to design, develop, and implement interfaces that meet the specified requirements.
• Ensure that interfaces are robust, scalable, and meet performance standards.
• Oversee the testing of interfaces to ensure they function correctly and meet quality standards.
• Coordinate with QA teams to develop and execute test plans, identify issues, and verify fixes.
• Identify and resolve issues that arise during the development and implementation of interfaces.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for interface-related problems.
• Maintain detailed documentation of interface requirements, designs, configurations, and changes.
• Prepare regular reports on interface status, issues, and resolutions for stakeholders.
• Manage interface-related tasks within the project, including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Ensure that interface development and implementation stay on schedule and within budget.
• Ensure that all interfaces comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Keep abreast of new technologies and standards that could impact interface design and implementation.
• Identify potential risks associated with interfaces and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Seek opportunities to improve existing interfaces and processes.
• Implement feedback and lessons learned from past projects to enhance future interface management efforts.

Requirements

• BSc. Electrical, Mechanical or Structural Engineering .
• 5+ years’ experience in comparable position.
• PMP/PRINCE 2 certified.
• Experience with database management and collaboration tools.
• 3+ years’ experience in the offshore wind industry.
• Planning & reporting skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and management skills.
• Ability to develop and execute a strategic vision for the site that aligns with the client’s goals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address technical and operational challenges.
• Experience in compliance and HSE related to the site.
• Valid EU working rights.