Project Manager at Metso

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• We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to work in our Grinding, Bulk Pyro, and Stirred Mills Services division. This role is particularly focused on projects in Africa, as well as global projects by being integrated into a global pool of project managers.
• The professional will be responsible for managing the entire project lifecycle, from early stages such as Handover, Kick Off Meeting and creating allocations in SAP to budget control and recording of lessons learned. PMP Certification, Risk management experience, SAP mastering and Bulk Materials handling equipment knowledge and experience are a must.
• In this position, you will report to the Manager, Project Management, SVS, GBP
• This position is mainly based in Centurion, Gauteng.

TEAM YOU BELONG TO

• You will join a dedicated Project Management team focused on achieving the key goals of our business, including profitability (P&L), on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, and fulfilment of scope and requirements. We are currently working on global projects for clients in the Mining segment. We work closely with internal and external stakeholders, such as Market Area, Controlling, Supporting areas and Customer representatives.
• Our team culture is all about customer in center, high ambition – always, getting it done – together and open and honest. The members in our team are based in South America. However, you will be required to maintain close contact with colleagues from NCA, EMEA, and APAC regions.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Manage projects ranging from low to high complexity, ensuring that engineering-released packages are activated in SAP, including creating allocations in the PS module for the scope released by engineering
• Collaborate with global teams in supply chain, engineering, procurement, and logistics to ensure successful project execution
• Create and monitor all purchasing requisitions within SAP, ensuring accurate budget maintenance and project financial flow. Maintaining the project’s costs and revenues in SAP will be the sole responsibility of this professional
• Collect and document lessons learned throughout the project lifecycle for continuous improvement and process optimization
• Conduct meetings with internal and external stakeholders, reporting progress, risks, and corrective actions clearly and effectively in both Spanish and English. Basic knowledge of Portuguese is desirable
• Manage relationships with clients and suppliers, ensuring timely, budget-compliant, and quality project deliveries
• Implement risk mitigation plans and ensure compliance with local and international standards
• Defend the interests of the Business Area and safeguard the profitability of the projects
• Demonstrate a high capacity to identify requirements from the early stages of the project and ensure that final deliverables meet contractual requirements

WHO YOU ARE

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Degree in Engineering. An MBA in Project Management will be considered an asset
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with solid experience in the mining sector in Africa
• Experience in international projects with interfaces outside Africa will be highly valued
• Proficiency in SAP, especially in the MM (Materials Management), PS (Project Systems), and SD (Sales and Distribution) modules
• Proven ability to quantify and mobilize the necessary organizational resources for executing large-scale projects
• Proven experience in managing complex stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, and internal areas such as engineering and procurement
• Experience managing projects in global companies and multicultural environments
• Knowledge of regulatory practices in the mining sector in the African continent
• Flexibility to work on projects outside of Africa according to global demands
• Availability for international travel to visit clients, suppliers, and other organizational offices with which the professional will have constant interface
• Understanding and experience in tracking KPIs such as On-Time Delivery, On-Time Payment, and Net Sales

Behavioural Competencies

• Strategic leadership and the ability to engage cross-functional teams at various hierarchical levels
• Excellent communication and emotional intelligence, with the ability to mediate conflicts and make decisions under pressure
• Ability to work independently, with a strong focus on results

HARD AND SOFT SKILLS THAT ARE ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE

• Fluency in Portuguese, and French is a plus
• Strategic leadership and the ability to engage cross-functional teams at various hierarchical levels
• Excellent communication and emotional intelligence, with the ability to mediate conflicts and make decisions under pressure
• Ability to work independently, with a strong focus on results
• Willingness / Ability to travel