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Working within the Delivery team, this role seeks a proven Project Manager to drive success across virtual teams within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The position offers the opportunity to contribute during the pre-project lifecycle before taking ownership of customer delivery projects. Responsibilities typically include overseeing project schedules, performance, and budgets to ensure objectives are achieved. Strong project management and technical skills are essential, as a solid technical background is often required to manage competing priorities. Projects are generally focused on delivering new or enhanced products to achieve customer satisfaction through the realization of business benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all data preparation and collection for projects, including all project documentation.
- Apply project management methodologies in the development and execution of project plans, schedules, budgets, control points, risk assessments, monitoring, resource allocation, and status reporting.
- Manage day-to-day project scope, including meetings, status coordination, schedules, project plans, and financials.
- Foster a strong strategic image of company capability.
- Inform management of deviations from schedule, scope, or budget, with recommendations to bring projects back on track.
- Multi-task across multiple project activities and concurrent projects.
- Actively participate in customer meetings with Sales and Operational teams.
- Participate in solution design, testing, and training activities.
- Identify resource requirements and assign project responsibilities accordingly.
- Comply with solution delivery and corporate policies and procedures.
- Protect company and customer information assets to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
- Collaborate effectively with stakeholders including sales, operations, systems engineering, service providers, product development teams, and other cross-functional groups.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in project management.
- Relevant tertiary qualification is essential.
- Professional certification (PMP, PMI) is required.
- Working knowledge of MS Project is required.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Willingness to travel nationally and/or internationally.
- Experience within the utility industry is advantageous.
- Exposure to software projects and international project environments is highly desirable.
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About Engineering Management Jobs in Gauteng
Engineering management positions are an integral part of various industries in Gauteng, South Africa, typically encompassing a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills. Generally, these roles involve overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of engineering projects, often within companies operating in sectors such as technology, manufacturing, or financial services. In this context, job seekers with experience in engineering management can expect to find diverse opportunities that cater to their skill sets.
Typically, salaries for engineering management positions in Gauteng fall within broad ranges, generally starting from around R800 000 to R1.2 million per annum, depending on factors such as the candidate’s level of experience, the company size and industry sector. However, it is essential to note that actual salaries can vary significantly based on these factors, and job seekers should research specific companies and roles to understand more accurate salary expectations.
Common skills for engineering management positions in Gauteng often include strong technical knowledge, particularly in areas like mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering; leadership and project management expertise; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; experience with lean manufacturing principles or other process improvement methodologies; proficiency in design software such as Autodesk or SolidWorks; and a solid understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards. Additionally, many engineers in these roles also possess experience with business operations, finance, or supply chain management.
Various industries commonly employ engineering managers, including the technology industry, financial services sector, manufacturing sector, and mining industry. Job seekers who have experience working in these sectors often find themselves well-positioned for such roles. In terms of career development, many engineers in this field choose to move into senior leadership positions or assume more strategic roles within their organisations. Others may pursue further education and training to specialise in specific areas like engineering management or supply chain management, while still others might opt for entrepreneurship or start-ups.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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