Mr Ryan Jang

Project Manager

College of Business, Government and Law

place Tonsley Building
GPO Box 2100, Adelaide 5001, South Australia

Project Manager (Industrial technology research) with a robust background spanning over 10 years in both industry and research. I have a proven track record in leading research projects focused on advanced technologies (Industry 4.0) in collaboration with industry partners as part of Flinders Factory of the Future (FFF) program. The project includes Manufacturing Growth Accelerator Program funded by Australian Federal and State governments focusing on industry capability building and advanced technology adoption. My role includes research project activities (initiating, scoping, planning, and managing) as well as supporting technology acquisition and operation at the FFF. Beyond my research experience, I possess a demonstrated industry capability in steering a diverse range of Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Commissioning (EPCIC) projects (valued up to $3.4 Billion AUD) coupled with strong project management skills. With a blend of academic rigor and practical project management expertise, uniquely positioned to contribute to both scholarly research and industry research initiatives.

Qualifications

PhD Technology Management, Industry 4.0 (In progress), Flinders University, Australia

MSc Engineering Project Management, University of Manchester, UK

BSc Industrial Management, ASc Engineering Technology (Shipbuilding & IT)

Accredited PRINCE2® Practitioner, Axelos, UK

Microsoft Office Excel Specialist®

Honours, awards and grants

Best Dissertation Prize by the University of Manchester (2019)

  • Master of Science Dissertation, Topic: Effective Asset Management for BIM-FM Integration in the Design-build Phase in a UK Engineering Company

Project Delivery Achievement Award by Hanwha Ocean (2014)

  • Total CLOV FPSO Project: Achievement of First Oil completion with the incentive of $250 million AUD, 2 weeks ahead of the deadline, and zero injury record for 2 years under his management.

Project Appreciation Award by Exxon Mobil (2012)

  • Exxon Mobil Chayvo OPF Project: Achieved sail-away target by showing proactive attitude towards clients and problem-solving skills.

Project Delivery Achievement Award by Hanwha Ocean (2011)

  • Total PAZFLOR FPSO Project: Led a task force team to boost critical system which led to successful sail-away with the incentive of approx. $100m AUD.