Project Manager at Enel Energy

Job description

We are looking to expand our retail business in Johannesburg and are currently looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Project Manager (Operations and Installations) for the

Commercial and Industrial space to join our team in Johannesburg.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the service contracts we have in place with local service providers and oversee the projects in order to support the overall operations strategy in line with the regional targets, objectives and operational deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish & maintain relationships with service providers & suppliers
• Establish and continuously grow a network of installation partners while managing existing partnerships/contracts
• Manage and control all administration related to the supplier including new contracts.
• Develop and track project plans with the service providers
• Conduct site visits to evaluate the service provider’s performance & the progress of the projects
• Perform costing and pricing analysis on tender pricing submission to identify best pricing options for cost savings
• Along with procurement department Administration of new and current Supplier contracts, including contract pricing adjustment and Supplier contract communication
• Conduct contract audits
• Coordination of logistic & distribution partners
• Coordinate supplies in order to ensure the minimum stock level
• Ensure technical support and assistance to installers through product manufacturers
• Grant end-to-end control of pre/post sales activities (i.e. Guidelines for installers
• Quality assessment installation & maintenance
• Managing of technical partners, ensuring the execution of the proper training also in accordance to suppliers guidelines
• Ensure company policy and practices are adhered to and apply corrective measures to improve and/or address supplier performances
• Conduct demand forecasts and communicate accordingly with strategic partners in this regard
• Service Desk management aimed at monitoring plants performances and alerts
• Coordinate O&M & Incident management
• Prepare feedback reports and present back weekly to the Regional Ops & Ins Manager on the evolution of key projects
• Coordinate and conduct weekly meetings with installation agents to ensure team alignment
• Handle customer complaints and queries in coalition with the customer service team
• Adhoc projects and related duties

Requirements:

Educational

• Related Engineering Bachelor’s Diploma or B-Tech degree (electrical engineering) essential
• Project management certification within a recognized institution is advantageous

Experience

• A minimum of 4-6 years formal technical project management experience essential
• A minimum of 1 year Solar PV experience essential
• Engineering or renewable energy background and experience essential

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced negotiation skills
• Excellent business acumen
• Ability to connect with decision makers and foster relationships
• Ability to organize, prioritize and effectively multi-task daily to meet deadlines
• Advanced computer skills
• Strong interpersonal and people management skills
• Must be able to work independently and in a fast paced environment
• Excellent aptitude in Microsoft office with a broad understanding of CRM application tools
• Own vehicle with a valid code EB drivers’ licence