Engineering Project Manager at Octotel

Role Overview

• The successful incumbent will be a key member of the Engineering division, responsible for managing and coordinating engineering-related projects from initiation through to successful completion.
• The role will provide project leadership, ensuring projects are effectively planned, managed, and delivered within agreed timelines, scope, and quality standards.
• The Engineering Project Manager will collaborate with internal teams, stakeholders, and cross-functional departments, supporting both engineering-led initiatives and projects requiring engineering input and delivery support

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of advanced administrative and project coordination tasks, including data management, documentation review, and report preparation.
• Assist in developing and refining comprehensive project plans, including defining scope, objectives, milestones, and deliverables.
• Lead task and activity coordination among cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with strategic project goals.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing proactive updates and addressing concerns regarding installations and project progress.
• Manage and maintain detailed project documentation, schedules, and reports to support effective decision-making.
• Plan, organize, and oversee project timelines, ensuring key milestones are met.
• Identify, assess, and propose mitigation strategies for potential project risks and issues.
• Monitor and evaluate project deliverables to ensure compliance with technical specifications and quality standards.
• Drive issue resolution by engaging with relevant teams and proposing effective solutions.
• Facilitate meetings, including preparing agendas, taking detailed minutes, and tracking action items.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements within the project lifecycle.
• Provide project coordination and administrative support to the Engineering leadership team, contributing to the successful delivery of strategic engineering and business initiatives.
• Perform any other reasonable duties in alignment with the role's objectives and organizational needs.
• And any other reasonable task.

Requirements

• Completed relevant tertiary qualification.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in a similar role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• A flexible approach and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail with the ability to work independently.

The following skills and experience would be advantageous

• Experience using Jira and Confluence.
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups) for tracking and reconciliation
• Knowledge of working with Google Sheets.
• Experience engaging with technical teams, including DevOps, Cloud, Network Engineering, and other technical stakeholders.
• Experience managing digital payment processes.
• Proven experience in stock control and inventory management
• Experience managing procurement processes
• Experience facilitating project meetings, tracking actions, and driving teams to deliver on agreed outcomes.

Benefits

• Medical Aid (Discovery)
• Reduced Gap Cover Rates (Turnberry Premier)
• Medical Insurance (Momentum - Health4Me)
• Discounted Internet Connectivity
• Free Employee Wellness Programme (ICAS)
• Team Buildings
• Exposure to latest industry technologies and standards
• Lastly, a work environment that rivals the very best!