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