Project Manager at Metso

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Support the Head of Projects and Team with Project Management functions inclusive of the following responsibilities and assistance:

• Manage and Execute Minerals Projects covering lifecycle (Sales Phase to Handover to Services) according to project requirements for Budget, On time Delivery and Quality
• Operate according to our Project Management Process and within our Project Governance   
• Manhour, Cash Flow and Schedule deliverables during sales phase
• Project Contract Review
• Compile Execution Plan inclusive of Procurement and Quality Control Plan
• SAP transaction including project set up, budget reviews, purchase requisitions, financial performance
• Cash Flow Forecasts
• Project Scheduling, Planning & Reporting
• Follow up on payment overdues
• Interfacing with Customer, Engineering, Procurement, Suppliers and Quality Control
• Update Steercom reports and attend monthly Project Portfolio Steercom
• Project On Time Delivery (OTD) management in PEXPRO Tool
• Scheduling Handover to Services meetings on project completion
• Workload Forecast update – Active project hours vs Forecasted

WHO YOU ARE

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Engineering Degree/BTech (Mechanical is preferred)
• Project management skills (CAPM/PMP) 
• Technical background on mining equipment and products
• Working experience (5-10 years) in similar industry
• Group work organizing and leading experience
• Basic understanding of purchasing and manufacturing
• Basic understanding of logistics and custom clearance

WHAT SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS (HARD AND SOFT) ARE ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE?

• Good organizational and leadership skills combined with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Must have the ability to complete assigned tasks with a minimum of supervision
• Positive customer relations, good communication and interpersonal skills
• Negotiation experience, knowledge of commercial and legal terms and conditions
• Must travel domestically and internationally
• Advanced computer skills
• Highly motivated individuality with the ability to work under stress and meet tight deadlines
• Must be capable of effectively and accurately working on several projects at one time, and organizing and prioritizing tasks
• Must be able to work in a fast- paced environment
• Build good client relationships
• Ensure all deliverables to the client as per the contract are completed on time