Senior Project Manager: Chemical Plants - Cape Town at Rheinmetall Denel Munition

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for Plant Engineering Projects for local and international clients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing the project execution schedule, cost and scope maintaining accountability throughout the project for funds allocation, schedule and scope changes.
• Effectively managing risks to the project, communicating risks to relevant stakeholders and identifying solutions.
• Integrating the services provided by all relevant project team members across the organisation and external contractors to ensure that the full scope is delivered successfully within the schedule and budget requirements.
• Keeping project stakeholders informed on progress and aligned throughout the course of the project providing timely communication to stakeholders.
• Driving decision-making to ensure the project moves forward, minimising delays and setbacks.
• Monitoring and ensuring adherence to international and local legal requirements, policies, procedures and other RDM standards to ensure safe project execution.
• Ensuring that the delivery of the scope of work is consistent with the statement of requirements and the business objectives for the Project.
• Monitoring the delivery of the Project to ensure that deviations from the plan are adequately managed and communicated and rectified.
• Reporting on progress, status, risk and issues of these Projects.
• Compiling inputs for the subsequent annual budgets.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of the Project Management function at the Plant Engineering department.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• BEng / BTech Engineering Degree or any relevant NQF 7 or Higher Project Management or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Project Management of which 3 years directly managing projects with a proven track record of delivered projects.
• PMP Certification will be an added advantage.
• MS Projects or similar project schedule package training.
• Risk Management Training.
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and conflict management skills.
• Excellent communication, planning and organizing skills.
• Highly organized, self-motivated and attention to detail.