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This is a key role where you will be accountable for all technical project execution (tendering to closeout) for the ECL business.\nThis role will support the Business Manager with tendering, client engagement and exploring new opportunities\nKey Responsibilities:\nDeliver results through expert technical execution.\nDeliver results through technical governance, oversight of execution leads and continuous business improvement.\nProvide technical governance by developing, maintaining and improving technical standards, processes, procedures and templates.\nProvide technical assurance through project oversight, review/approval of deliverables, auditing, incident investigation and lessons learned.\nMaintain currency with standards, technologies and solutions relevant to the SGS ECL business.\nMaintain oversight of all projects underway to:Identify and intervene early to mitigate risks to execution (resourcing, scope change, external factors, etc.).\nEnsure that project budgets are not 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