Graham Sutherland Mba, Pfmp, Maicd, Cqp Mcqi

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Project Manager @ Alpha HPA
Wembley, WA, AU
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Global Operations Leader | Transformation & Delivery Executive | Projects | PortfoliosA highly accomplished executive leader, spearheading transformative change & successfully delivering complex, mega-projects that drive sustainable growth. My proven track record includes leading corporate & project initiatives for both clients & contractors across diverse global markets (APAC, EMEA, Russia). I consistently exceed expectations & deliver exceptional value for stakeholders, with demonstrated success in achieving growth, turnarounds, restructuring, business development, operational optimisation, and M&A. Experienced member of EXCOM’s & sub-committees, driving strategic decision-making & alignment across all levels.I am passionate about driving innovation & operational excellence, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within organisations. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies like Gen AI, I empower teams to reach their full potential, streamline processes, & unlock new avenues for growth & profitability.My portfolio showcases proven success in delivering complex energy & resource EPC, EPCM EPCI projects across the entire value chain, from subsea infrastructure & offshore facilities to onshore processing facilities & renewable energy solutions ➤ Onshore: Renewables, Petrochemical, Oil, Gas, LNG, Minerals ➤ Offshore: SURF, Floaters, WHPs, TLPs, Pipelines, Topsides Specialties: ➤ Leadership & Management: Operational Excellence, Business Transformation & Change Management, Leadership Coaching & Mentoring, Team Building, Performance Management, Driving Culture & Vision, DEI. ➤ Strategic Planning & Execution: Strategic Planning, Objectives Deployment, Measurement & Analysis, Business Development, Country Entry & Expansion, Government Relations, Licensing. ➤ Operational Management: Project & Portfolio Management, Project Delivery, Operational Risk Management, Continuous Improvement (Six Sigma, Lean), Process Re-engineering, Performance Standards, Supply Chain, Audits & Reviews. ➤ Business Development & Growth: Start-Ups, Turnarounds, Profit Optimisation, M&A, Sales Force Effectiveness. ➤ Technical & Commercial: Technical & Commercial Management, Project Assurance, Verification & Validation. ➤ Risk & Safety: Risk & Crisis Management, Safety, Innovation. Let's connect!Whether partnering with clients or leading contractor teams, I bring a proven ability to navigate complex challenges, streamline operations, & deliver exceptional results. Let's connect to discuss how my expertise can drive success for your business and/or next mega-project.

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Alpha HPA

Alpha Hpa

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Project Manager
Wembley, WA, AU
Graham Sutherland Mba, Pfmp, Maicd, Cqp Mcqi Work Experience Details
  • Alpha Hpa
    Project Manager
    Alpha Hpa
    Wembley, Wa, Au
  • Alpha Hpa
    Project Manager
    Alpha Hpa Mar 2024 - Present
    Australia
  • Project Delivery Assurance Services
    Executive Director
    Project Delivery Assurance Services 2016 - Present
    🇸🇬 Singapore
    Co-Founder | Executive Director | Principal ConsultantAs Co-Founder and Executive Director, I successfully led the company to operational and financial success, with full P&L accountability. I established budgets, policies, and strategies to exceed revenue targets while managing and mentoring a high-performing team.I led strategic planning, corporate governance, and the implementation of the company's vision, leveraging my expertise in business development, business analysis, and project delivery.Transitioning to an advisory role, I now undertake ad-hoc consultancy assignments and provide strategic guidance to a small team of consultants.Recent Engagements:Board Sub-Committee Member: Reviewed projects, analysis, and reporting. Provided compliance and governance oversight, including risk assessment and mitigation. Supported project progress evaluation, decision-making, audits, peer reviews, white paper development, documentation review, contractor evaluation, and site visits.Renewables: Consulted for Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) and Longi, focusing on the FFI green hydrogen portfolio, developing agile project governance process and Gen AI integration. For Longi, managed Six Sigma improvements, supply chain optimization, and manufacturing optimization.Energy and Resources: Led project evaluations for Alpha HPA, Amman Minerals, CNOOC, and QMW, focusing on peer reviews, risk management, management system optimization, operational excellence frameworks, generative AI integration, module yard throughput studies, tenders, and technical support.Impact: My visionary leadership, strategic acumen, and focus on operational excellence consistently deliver results for clients across industries. I build high-performing teams, understand complex challenges, and serve as a trusted advisor for sustainable growth.
  • East African Crude Oil Pipeline
    In-Country Manager
    East African Crude Oil Pipeline Jan 2023 - Mar 2024
    🇹🇿 🇺🇬 Tanzania & Uganda
    $4B Project | Direct Report: Project DirectorServed as a key leader in business operations & project support for the EACOP project, one of the world's longest-heated oil pipelines (1433 km). Represented TAPCO (Tanzania) & TAPCUL (Uganda), I built & led local teams, fostered strategic partnerships, and navigated complex geopolitical & nationalization challenges. Unfortunately, I had to depart the project early due to escalating geopolitical pressures that prevented my work permit renewal.Achievement Summary:Strategic Leadership: Maximized project value by implementing risk-based assurance & nationalization efforts, resulting in over $120 million in savings. Negotiated favorable contracts with local suppliers, reducing procurement costs by more than 20%.Operational Excellence: Ensured full compliance with HSE, GRC, and regulatory requirements through robust risk mitigation and strong government partnerships. Led seamless, on-time, and on-budget execution with zero incidents, establishing high-performing teams & efficient processes. Established robust management & oversight of key functions, including local partners, contracts, HR, training, and more.Stakeholder Engagement: Built strong relationships with government agencies, local partners, universities, and industry stakeholders to ensure compliance, build capacity, and foster project success. Communicated effectively, securing buy-in through impactful reports and presentations. Fostered local capacity by delivering competency-based training programs, enhancing stakeholder engagement & empowering local talent.Impact: Successfully delivered critical phases of this complex, multi-billion dollar project in a challenging environment. Achieved significant cost savings, ensured compliance, and fostered sustainable development through strong stakeholder relationships & local capacity building. Built & empowered local teams, leaving a legacy of knowledge & skills transfer for the project's long-term success.
  • Bos Shelf Llc
    Portfolio Executive (Performance & Transformation)
    Bos Shelf Llc Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
    🇦🇿 Baku, Baki, Azerbaijan
    $3B Deepwater Projects Portfolio (Jackets, Topsides, T&I) | Direct Report: COOClients: BP, TOTAL Energies, Equinor, SOCAR, AIOCAppointed by SOCAR to lead transformation at BOS Shelf, their EPIC deepwater offshore solutions subsidiary. I spearheaded portfolio optimization, coaching a high-performing team to identify efficiencies and implement 12 strategic change programs, realizing a potential $200M+ value improvement.Achievement Summary:➤ Strategic Leadership: Led transformative change management, enhancing portfolio performance & resilience. Optimized the portfolio, streamlining processes, cutting costs & leveraging new platforms.Advised C-level executives, mitigated risks, & championed continuous improvement (Visual management, Reliability Growth Plan, Agile, Lean, etc.). Increased portfolio business by $60.5M.Restructured Steering Committee to increase strategic value. ➤ Operational Excellence: Boosted margins by 8% through Monte Carlo modeling for portfolio optimization. Enhanced safety processes & engagement, driving >96% compliance. Improved predictability with budget accuracy (+10%) & forecast accuracy (+/- 7%). Surpassed twin industry benchmarks with 12% productivity gains.➤ Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Served as an EXCOM member, partnering with the COO & Board on strategic improvements. Led a diverse team, achieving 100% of department objectives.Increased team expertise through cross-functional training & knowledge-sharing. Engaged with 20+ clients for strategic change programs, surpassing cost savings targets by 20%. Led effective change communications across all stakeholder groups. Impact: Transformed BOS Shelf's performance, driving significant value improvement, boosted profitability, and positioning the company for continued growth in the competitive deepwater offshore solutions market.
  • Totalenergies
    Operations Manager / Site Services Manager (Duat Manager)
    Totalenergies 2018 - 2021
    🇲🇿 Cabo Delgado, Mozambique
    $23B Mozambique LNG Project | Direct Report: General ManagerAppointed DUAT Manager (GoM/Site Services) amidst escalating insurgent attacks, I led project operations & site services through a multi-faceted crisis environment (pandemic, insurgency, state of emergency). Through decisive leadership, I navigated these challenges to ensure project continuity and success.Key Achievements:➤ Strategic Leadership: Delivered $40M+ Savings: Streamlined operations, reducing delivery/waste (15%), storage (12%), procurement (12%), & optimizing shipping. Crisis Management: Preserved lives & maintained project schedule despite pandemics, disease, & security threats. ➤ Operational Excellence: Managed All Site Support: Contracts, Logistics, Camp Ops, Aviation, HR, IT, etc.Restructured & Optimized Operations: Increased efficiency & achieved significant cost savings. Data-Driven Strategies: Implemented risk-based verification & logistics optimization for further cost reduction.➤ Stakeholder Engagement & Team Leadership: Built & Led High-Performing Team (72+): Fostered accountability & ownership through clear communication, delegation, & knowledge sharing. Forged Strong Relationships: Established trust with the community, lenders, Exxon, government, & security forces through transparent communication. Championed Local Partnerships: Promoted capacity building & long-term project benefits for the community. Managed Key Capital Projects: Delivered essential infrastructure aligned with stakeholder needs (aviation, heliport, roads, clinic). Provided Critical Support: Oversaw medevac, emergency response, & essential services. Impact: Demonstrated decisive leadership under extreme conditions, ensuring project success despite unprecedented challenges. Implemented strategic initiatives to optimize operations, reduce costs, and foster strong stakeholder relationships, contributing to the long-term viability of the Mozambique LNG project.
  • Nord Stream 2 Ag
    Head Of Assurance & Member Of Excom
    Nord Stream 2 Ag 2015 - 2018
    🇨🇭🇩🇪🇷🇺 Switzerland/Germany/Russia
    €11B Project | Direct Report: Chief Executive OfficerAs Head of Assurance and a member of the Executive Committee (EXCOM) at Nord Stream 2 AG, I led corporate operations and project delivery for a landmark €11 billion, 1,234-kilometer, 48-inch twin pipeline project. My devotion to the project and performance as Head of Quality resulted in a promotion to this expanded leadership role.This geopolitically sensitive project, which spanned from Ust-Luga, Russia, to Greifswald, Germany, through the Baltic Sea, required stringent controls. I implemented a robust governance, assurance, risk, and quality framework to ensure full compliance for diverse stakeholders, including equity investors, lenders, certification bodies, regulatory authorities, and the European Commission.Achievement Summary:➤ Optimised performance: 12%+ headcount reduction, maximised resource allocation➤ SME support for the world's largest (by diameter) dry commissioning of a subsea pipeline, saving hundreds of millions & accelerating the project by six months (DNV validated)➤ Reduced QHSE costs €70M+ through proactive risk management➤ Built & led a high-performing international team & empowered Russian partners➤ Navigated US sanctions & fostered strong stakeholder relationships➤ Designed & implemented ISO-aligned Operating Model & Management System (Business, Quality, HSE, Project Delivery), verified by DNV (ISO 9001, 45001, 14001)➤ Twin Industry Benchmark: Achieved 23% & 30% improvement in QHSE performance against established Russian & international benchmarks, respectively➤ Executive Committee: Delivered presentations, reviewed & approved project performance, changes, & strategies to navigate regulatory hurdles & political complexitiesImpact: Delivered robust governance & efficiency gains, guided strategic direction, forged strong relationships with stakeholders, & strict compliance amidst immense complexities.
  • Mcdermott International, Ltd
    Senior Director: Assurance
    Mcdermott International, Ltd 2014 - 2015
    🇸🇬 Singapore
    $3B EPCIC Project Portfolio | Direct Report: SVP | Functional Report: CEOAmidst major restructuring, I was appointed Senior Director of Assurance, leading change management for optimized processes to fortify McDermott's resilience, particularly in subsea product lines, amidst uncertain markets. Blending agility with best practices, I established a foundation for restructuring and growth, then focused on merging quality and HSE functions throughout APAC, streamlining operations before transitioning out as restructuring concluded.Achievement Summary:➤ Strategic Leadership: Led transformative change management amidst major restructuring, enhancing the Governance, Assurance, Risk, & Quality framework. Championed the APAC amalgamation of Quality & HSE functions, achieving a 30% headcount reduction and setting new benchmarks for efficiency.➤ Operational Excellence: Embedded Agile, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies to streamline processes and improve efficiency. Implemented preemptive risk management strategies and enhanced risk management processes, minimizing disruptions and improving operational resilience. Established effective SCM and subcontractor processes, ensuring quality and compliance.➤ Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Served as a Steering Committee member, providing strategic guidance on COQ strategy/initiatives. Led change communications for restructuring initiatives to clients and suppliers. Incentivized continuous improvement through employee programs, fostering trust and engagement. Proactively communicated governance, assurance, risk, and quality initiatives to senior leadership, demonstrating transparency and value.Impact: Successfully navigated complex organizational change while maintaining focus on quality and efficiency. Streamlined operations, reduced costs, and enhanced risk management practices, contributing to McDermott's overall resilience and positioning for future growth.
  • Mcdermott International, Ltd
    Senior Director: Quality Operations
    Mcdermott International, Ltd 2011 - 2014
    🇸🇬 Singapore
    $3B EPCIC Project Portfolio | Direct Report: SVP | Functional Report: CEOI spearheaded transformative quality initiatives across the APAC region, harmonized & optimized methodologies (COQ, Agile, Lean, Six Sigma) for sustained success, while overseeing major APAC projects (SURF, Pipelines, Modules, WHPs) and ensuring the highest quality and strategic alignment. I also served as a key pursuit manager, contributing to tenders, evaluations, and fostering strategic client relationships (Chevron, BP, Exxon, Shell, Petronas, Woodside, Equinor, Total, Murphy Oil, etc).Achievement Summary:➤ Strategic Leadership: Drove a 9% increase in first-pass yield through streamlined processes and risk-based resource allocation. Developed a robust auditing framework with performance and behavioral metrics for continuous improvement. Optimized department budget, setting new global benchmarks for efficient resource allocation and cost control (reduced department FTE from 3200 to 2700, invested in technology and optimized processes)➤ Operational Excellence: Optimized the supply chain, restructured procurement, revised/introduced KPIs, implemented package management, and empowered data-driven leadership. Achieved a 7% improvement in offshore welding efficiency and contributed significantly to the new operating model (Quality, Supply Chain Management, Welding Technology, Manufacturing, Offshore Marine, Cost of Quality).➤ Team Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Built high-performing teams, fostered continuous improvement, led cross-functional task forces, implemented knowledge-sharing programs, collaborated closely with APAC SVP & CEO, presented to executives, drove cross-functional collaboration, and championed open communication.Impact: Transformed quality across a $3 billion portfolio, driving efficiency and compliance gains. Significantly contributed to the design and implementation of a new operating model, demonstrating leadership and expertise in the EPCIC industry.
  • Shell
    Project Manager: Governance & Assurance
    Shell 2008 - 2011
    🇦🇺Australia
    QUEENSLAND CURTIS LNG PROJECT$30B Project | Direct Report: Senior Project Director | Functional Report: SVPSeeking fresh challenges & at the request of BG executive team, I transitioned from BG Tunisia to BG Australia (QGC) to lead critical governance for the groundbreaking $30B QCLNG project, the world's first Coal Seam Gas to LNG facility. I consistently delivered results by prioritising safety, efficiency, & fostering high-performing teams.
  • Shell
    Director: Project Portfolio Management
    Shell 2004 - 2008
    🇹🇳Tunisia
    $600M Project Portfolio | Direct Report: Country Manager | Functional Report: SVPManaged project portfolio, zero incidents, built world-class talent. Projects & Studies, including various maintenance, upgrades & new projects to support the Miskar Platform, Hannibal Gas Plant & future projects (Hasdrubal support)
  • Shell
    Senior Project Manager
    Shell 2001 - 2004
    🇹🇳Sfax, Tunisia
    Managed brownfield projects throughout onshore & offshore gas facilities. Managed EPC contractor, including major contracts for maintenance, projects (OPEX & CAPEX), acting as Technical Representative & ensuring contractual compliance.
  • Bexton (Now Wood)
    Director And Operations Delivery Manager
    Bexton (Now Wood) 1996 - 2001
    Perth, Western Australia, Australia
    As Director of Business Development & Special Projects:Reported to Managing Director - Led Bexton (now WOOD) to $70 million in new revenue, spearheading international expansion into Asia. Built winning teams prioritising safety & excellence, securing major contracts & strategically attracting interest from global engineering players.As Operations Delivery Manager:Reported to Managing Director - Drove efficient regional operations & project portfolio management, exceeding a $180M portfolio value for Bexton (now WOOD). During my tenure, I implemented & enhanced frameworks for safety-first culture, Predictable project execution, On-time, on-budget delivery, and Sustainable value creation.
  • Stork
    Deputy Regional Head Of Operations
    Stork 1985 - 1996
    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    Career pathed at World Services & Construction (Stork/Fluor), I progressed from a tradesman to a highly impactful Operational Leader. Through roles in Project Controls, QHSE, Construction Management, & Business Development, I have championed safety, quality, & respect to build high-performing teams, delivering successful outcomes. My results-oriented leadership has instilled operational excellence, driving efficiency gains, strategic growth (23% increase in tenders, 12% profit uplift), & flawless project execution.

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