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Project Manager

Network Recruitment
Cape Town Full-day Full-time

Description:

My client is seeking a skilled Project Manager on behalf of our client. This role involves the successful execution of customer contracts and R&D projects, requiring expertise in managing complex technical projects using a systems engineering approach. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background , excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects within schedule, budget, and scope constraints .

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the profitable execution of all assigned projects and contracts.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project documentation , ensuring alignment with company processes.
  • Keep stakeholders informed through regular project updates, reports, and meetings .
  • Support bid and proposal processes, coordinating costing, schedules, and statements of work .
  • Act as the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders on project matters.
  • Collaborate with technical teams to ensure effective project execution .
  • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, industry standards, and company policies .
  • International travel may be required.

Requirements:

  • 5 – 7 years of project management experience, preferably in a defence or technical engineering environment .
  • Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams in a complex matrix organization .
  • Proficiency in MS Office, MS Excel, MS Project , and experience with MRP systems (e.g., IFS) .
  • Strong financial acumen in a project environment.
  • Proven ability to lead technical project teams .
  • Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills .
  • Ability to lead virtual teams across multiple locations .
  • Risk management expertise, with a strategic and results-driven approach.

Desired Skills & Experience:

  • Experience in customer contract and R&D project management .
  • Knowledge of Electronic Warfare systems and their development processes is an advantage.
  • Strong technical background in hardware and software development .

Qualifications:

  • Engineering degree (BSc(Eng.), BEng) or equivalent .
  • Master’s degree (MBA, MEng, MSc(Eng)) is desirable .
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an advantage.
Please forward your CV to cmcnally@networkrecruitment.co.za

Requirements:

  • Oversee the profitable execution of all assigned projects and contracts.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project documentation , ensuring alignment with company processes.
  • Keep stakeholders informed through regular project updates, reports, and meetings .
  • Support bid and proposal processes, coordinating costing, schedules, and statements of work .
  • Act as the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders on project matters.
  • Collaborate with technical teams to ensure effective project execution .
  • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, industry standards, and company policies .
  • International travel may be required.
  • 5 – 7 years of project management experience, preferably in a defence or technical engineering environment .
  • Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams in a complex matrix organization .
  • Proficiency in MS Office, MS Excel, MS Project , and experience with MRP systems (e.g., IFS) .
  • Strong financial acumen in a project environment.
  • Proven ability to lead technical project teams .
  • Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills .
  • Ability to lead virtual teams across multiple locations .
  • Risk management expertise, with a strategic and results-driven approach.
  • Experience in customer contract and R&D project management .
  • Knowledge of Electronic Warfare systems and their development processes is an advantage.
  • Strong technical background in hardware and software development .
  • Engineering degree (BSc(Eng.), BEng) or equivalent .
  • Master’s degree (MBA, MEng, MSc(Eng)) is desirable .
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an advantage.
13 Feb 2025;   from: careers24.com

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