Project Manager at Fives

Relationships

• Internal: Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Finance, Warehouse, and other teams to ensure project success.
• External: Engage with client executives, contractors, and suppliers to maintain strong working relationships and deliver projects seamlessly.

Internal / External Impacts

• Projects need to remain financially and technically viable, and need to be completed successfully.  Projects impact company reputation, revenue, margins and operating costs, and thus form a key element of the business.
• Impacts to/from other departments need to be considered during the management of a project.  For example warehouse operations, workshop facilities and tools, supply chain and finance.
• Resources from other departments might be used to plan, execute and hand over projects.  Timeous planning is required with other teams in this regard.

Education & Qualifications

Required:

• Advanced Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

Desirable:

• ECSA registration, and affiliation with professional organizations (PMI, PMSA, SACPCMP).

Relevant Experience

Required:

• 10+ years of experience managing large, multi-disciplinary projects in engineering or manufacturing.
• Proven track record of delivering multi-million-dollar projects on time and within budget.
• Strong financial management and project risk mitigation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera).

Desirable:

• Business development experience and successful identification of new project opportunities.
• Familiarity with global project management best practices (e.g., Agile, Lean, Six Sigma).