Pious Ebubedike

Senior Operations and Project Management Leader with over 20 years of experience driving operational excellence, large-scale project delivery, and business transformation across Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, Power, Water, Utilities, IT, and Renewable Energy. Proven track record in strategy execution, multi-site operations, risk management, governance, and performance management. Expert in leading cross-functional teams, optimizing processes, improving profitability, and aligning operations with corporate strategy.

Strong stakeholder engagement experience with government agencies, partners, and international organizations. Conversant with API, ASME, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and HSSE frameworks.

Head, Technical Services – Projects & Operations at Optimera Energy Ltd. (2025-08 – Present)

Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and activities of the technical services department.

• Lead the company's technical services, engineering, and project delivery functions across multiple business lines.
• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with corporate objectives and growth plans.
• Drive KPI-based performance management to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Oversee HSSE compliance, risk management, continuous improvement initiatives across operation and periodic audits to meet regulatory Compliance
• Lead, mentor, and manage multidisciplinary teams of engineers and technical specialists.
• Champion process improvement and Lean business practices to enhance efficiency and profitability.
• Managed regional operations across Nigeria covering Oil & Gas Infrastructure.
• Strengthened operational governance, performance reporting, and cross-functional coordination

Manager, Projects at Optimera Energy Ltd. (2024-04 – 2025-07)

Responsible for the management and delivery of multiple projects within the Organization.

• Directed planning, execution, and delivery of multiple strategic projects aligned to corporate goals.
• Managed budgets, resources, schedules, and quality benchmarks across the project portfolio.
• Implemented performance tracking systems to improve delivery timelines and cost control.
• Continuously improved project management methodologies and operational processes.
• Led the Construction of 6.5km Natural gas pipeline with a 25MMSCF of Natural gas Custody Transfer station in Ibeju Lekki.
• Led the Construction of 15 Metric Tonnes LPG Plant in PortHarcourt (Ongoing near Commissioning)

Project Manager Lead (Operations & Execution) at Construction Kaiser Ltd. (2022-04 – 2024-03)

Responsible for the management of multiple projects as assigned, to be delivered within scope, cost and time. Responsible for project value creation and profitability.

• Led multi-project operations with full accountability for scope, cost, schedule, and profitability.
• Oversaw budgeting, cash flow tracking, and financial performance of assigned projects.
• Enforced HSSE, quality, and ISO 9001:2015 compliance across all project sites.
• Built and mentored project teams in execution, cost control, and delivery discipline.
• Delivered the construction of 70 units of 4 bedroom terraces in Chevron Lakeview estate.
• Delivered the Construction of 8-floor car park for MTN Nigeria.
• Directed the construction of Center for Yoruba Culture & History (CYCH) JK Randle Onikan Lagos

General Manager, Operations & Projects at SMEC International Pty Ltd (Nigeria & West Africa) (2016-04 – 2022-03)

Responsible for the management of Operations and projects in Nigeria & West Africa in consultation with respective Functional Managers.

• Provided strategic leadership for regional operations and project delivery across multiple countries.
• Designed and implemented operational structures aligned with corporate strategy and growth objectives.
• Managed budgets, financial performance, and resource allocation across a large, multi-sector portfolio.
• Ensured compliance with HSSE, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 standards and governance frameworks.
• Implement cost control measures and ensure procurement aligns with Organization's priorities
• Led performance management using KPIs, operational dashboards, and management reviews.
• Managed team of over 300 personnel regionally within Nigeria & West Africa across broad range of Operations & Project Management Functions within the Oil & Gas industry, Civil infrastructure & Water resources environment, renewable energy, IT, Utilities.
• Delivered three renewable energy Projects i.e Solar Photovoltaic (PV) mini-grid Power system Construction in various district in Kaduna & Jigawa state.
• Spearheaded the design & Construction for Transmission & Distribution lines of Power for the economic Corridor in Paynesville Kakata and Greater Monrovia in Liberia.

Project Manager at Port Harcourt Water Corporation (2015-05 – 2016-04)

• Established project management systems and coordinated World Bank & AfDB funded projects.
• Managed reporting, stakeholder coordination and project governance structures.
• Organized and conducted project management meetings including support for preparations for and participation at the Project Steering Committee meetings.
• Prepared and provided periodic project briefings and status reports on projects
• Directed the revamping of three water supply pumping stations within Portharcourt and its environment.

Senior Project Analyst / Senior Contract Engineer at Bell Oil & Gas Ltd (2014-01 – 2015-04)

• Led project controls, cost estimation (AFE), procurement, and contractor performance management.
• Managed supply chain, vendor prequalification, claims resolution, and execution planning.
• Supervised contractors, reviewed claims, led vendor prequalification and bid evaluations.
• Controlled supply chain activities, expediting and materials delivery.
• Delivered 4 Tunkey GRE Pipe Fabrication /construction and installation Projects for Nigerdock, Hyundai Heavy Industries HHI (MEREN & SONAM), Aveon offshore etc. In Nigeria
• Managed 6 GRE Piping maintenance contracts for Akpo, Agbami, Usan, Amenam, Erha etc. In Nigeria.
• Oversaw the Construction of 4.km crude oil pipeline in a swamp region of sapele for Seplat.

Project Analyst / Contract Engineer at Bell Oil & Gas Ltd (2012-01 – 2014-01)

• Managed contract execution, procurement tracking, cost analysis and project controls.
• Coordinated service units for planning, mobilization, execution and close-out.
• Oversaw more than 12 well testing campaign projects for Seplat, Agip, Total, and Chevron.

Operations Manager at South Atlantic Associates Ltd (2010-07 – 2012-01)

• Led contract administration, tender preparation, bid documentation and project reporting.
• Coordinated with legal, technical and client teams on contract terms and execution strategy.
• Directed 4 insulation fabrication projects for offshore and energy clients.

Field Operator at Notore Chemical Industries Ltd (2008-05 – 2010-05)

• Developed and updated P&IDs and supported plant operations and emergency response.
• Identified equipment malfunctions and supported corrective actions.

Project Engineer at Cannon Concepts Technics Ltd (2005-09 – 2008-05)

• Supported project planning, cost estimation, technical/commercial evaluations and cost control.

MBA in Project Management – Rome Business School

Bachelor of Engineering in Petroleum Engineering – University of Port Harcourt (2003)