Project Manager (Fixed Term Contract)

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POSITION INFO:

Overview: 

Our client in the automotive industry is looking to employ a Project Manager to lead and manage the Project Function in order to meet business objectives. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12/Matric
• Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma: Business and Project Management or Engineering
• Must have a recognized qualification from a registered institution (such as PMI) in the field of Project Management
• Certification as a Project Manager will be a distinct advantage
• Minimum 5 years in a Project Management role in the Automotive Industry 

Key Performance Areas: 

Project Strategy

• Develop the Projects Strategic Plan and ensure implementation
• Provide leadership to the Project Teams
• Achieve/exceed the annual Project Plan in accordance with individual Project budgets

Project Initiation

• Identify opportunities for improvements with internal and external customers and propose alternative solutions
• Conduct project feasibility studies to establish the viability of proposed projects
• Contribute to project initiation, scope definition and scope change control
• Participate in the estimation and preparation of cost budgets for projects or sub projects and monitor and control actual cost against budget
• Obtain approval for Projects

Project Planning

• Schedule project activities to facilitate effective project execution
• Identify, organise and co-ordinate project life cycle phases for control purposes

Design & Drawing

• Approve internal and external drawings

Project Management

• Support the project environment and activities to deliver project objectives
• Contribute to the management of project risk within own field of expertise
• Identify, suggest and implement corrective actions to improve quality of project work
• Evaluate and improve the project team's performance
• Commission machines and equipment or pilot and test new/existing product

Project Administration

• Implement project administration processes according to requirements
• Conduct project documentation management to support project processes

Policies and Procedure

• Initiate and approve Project Policies, Procedures, Protocols, Work Instructions, Codes of Practice, etc.

Continuous Improvement

• Conduct Research & Development of new/existing technologies/plant/products
• Benchmark Project processes and systems against Best Practices
• Manage Continuous Improvement initiatives:
  • Kaizen
  • Quality Circles
  • Six Sigma
  • Standardised Work
  • VA/VE (Value Added/Value Engineered

Reporting

• Compile Project Reports and Presentations 

Financial Management

• Provide input into the budget process
• Monitor performance against budget (expense controls, variances, etc.)
• Initiate requests for CAPEX/Disposal/Transfers
• Participate in the Audit process
• Adhere to Financial Policies and Procedures
• Protect company assets (working capital & fixed assets)
• Detect and prevent fraud
• Promote good Corporate Governance