Engineering Project Manager

SUMMARY:
Vacancy available for seasoned Engineering Project Manager specifically for Electronic Engineering industry - Environment includes Hardware, Firmware, Software and Mechanical disciplines within an Agile Project Management Team.

POSITION INFO:
Vacancy available for seasoned Engineering Project Manager specifically for Electronic Engineering industry - Environment includes Hardware, Firmware, Software and Mechanical disciplines within an Agile Project Management Team.

Purpose of the role:
Responsible for providing overall project management for the Company's product developments. The engineering project manager will be looked to for guidance and decision-making on major issues related to the execution and delivery. Will maintain an ongoing work plan and will ensure that all development work carried out is in alignment with the goals and objectives of the Innovation Strategy as defined by the Executive and Chief Innovation Officer. This individual will be a key contributor to the engineering team for planning, budgeting and other general management issues, as well as in mentoring others in project management practices.

Responsibilities:
1. Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing
requirements;
2. Manages resources in conjunction with functional managers, production and sub-contractors;
3. Manages day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope;
4. Effectively manages project risk through mitigation planning
5. Monitors and reports on schedule and cost, margins and profitability
6. Effectively applies Project Management methodology;
7. Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures;
a. Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately


Credentials / Knowledge
1. 4+ years’ experience in Electronic Engineering Development
2. 4+ years’ experience in Project Management;
3. Project Management;
4. Extensive experience managing in a cross-functional team environment, which includes but are not limited to, hardware, firmware, software and mechanical disciplines;
5. Electronic Engineering Degree;
6. Project Management Certification from a recognized institution/association;
7. Experience with Agile project management Scrum methodologies;
8. Relevant experience in the mining industry (optional);
9. Candidate should have good interpersonal skills for dealing with internal and external customers as well as a diverse staff group;
10. Skilled in managing several teams at once.
11. Contractor management


Attributes / Skills
1. Financial Management
Understands cost-to-completion projections and makes decisions accordingly.
2. Communication
Facilitates team and client meetings effectively.
Holds regular status meetings with project team.
Keeps executive team informed of project progress and cost status.
Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
3. Technical Understanding
A background in electronic communications, gas detection development or collision avoidance would be an asset.
Exposure to Prince and PMBOK methodologies would bebeneficial
4. Leadership
Challenges others to meet targets under all circumstances.
Manages the development of team by ensuring, when possible, that project tasks are in line with each
contributors capabilities and/or interests.
Inspires co-workers to attain goals and pursue excellence.
5. Team work
Consistently acknowledges and appreciates each team member's contributions.
Effectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential.
Motivates team to work together in the most efficient manner.
Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members.
Mitigates team conflict and communication problems.
Encourages “straight talk” among team members
6. Client Management
Effectively works with team and functional managers to ensure that relevant communication with the
customer (internal & external) is done in a timely and appropriate manner

Reach me at the detail below.

Thank you,

Theresa Steenkamp
Key Account Manager - Network Contracting Solutions
tsteenkamp at networkcontracting c.o.z.a.

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