Executive Project Manager at Rheinmetall Denel Munition

Job Description

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Lead the team of approx. 20 project managers for all Customer Orders, manage designated projects with regards to cost, schedule and risks.
• Driving decision-making to ensure the projects move forward, minimizing delays and setbacks.
• Manage and coordinate all designated Portfolio Product Contracts through the different functional groups.
• Keeping project stakeholders informed on progress and aligned throughout the course of the project providing timely communication to stakeholders.
• Monitoring and ensuring adherence to legal requirements, policies, procedures and other RDM standards to ensure safe project execution.
• Support in the development of systems and maintain records that provide for the proper evaluation, control and documentation of projects.
• Perform financial analysis, including the preparation of project budgets.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with internal and external customers.
• Coaching and mentoring of Project Managers
• Ensure compliance to International Trade in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and import/export control requirements.

POST REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum B-Eng./B-Tech Project Management or relevant NQF 7 equivalent qualification.
• At least 7 years extensive Project Management experience.
• An engineering or technical background will be an added advantage.
• PMP Certification or relevant Project Management Qualification will be an added advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Projects and/or similar project schedule packages.
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, MS Projects & Power Point).
• Excellent communication, planning, organizing and presentation skills (verbal & written)
• Good interpersonal, facilitation and conflict management skills.
• Highly organized, self-motivated and attention to detail.