Engineering Project Manager

2 weeks ago

Centurion, South Africa JenRec Recruitment Full time

A dynamic and growing R&D company specializing in electro-optical systems and machine learning technologies is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its team on a full-time basis. The organization operates in a lively, casual office environment and focuses on the development and production of advanced technologies with applications in both civilian and security sectors, and select defence-related domains.Primary Purpose of the Role:The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and managing:Product and technical development projectsProduction projects related to these products and componentsSupport and lifecycle projects associated with the companys technologiesAll project work must align with broader product development strategies.Qualifications Required:Bachelors Degree or higher in Engineering (required)Formal project management training or equivalent (required)Certification in Project Management or successful completion of a relevant courseRequired Experience:510 years of project management experience in an engineering environment (required)Proven track record of managing development projects in technology-driven sectors; experience in the military technology environment is a strong advantagePractical experience with project management methodologies including PMBOK (required), Prince2 and/or Agile (required)Experience using formal project management software and tools (required)Strong project planning, control techniques, and change management in complex environments (required)Experience leading diverse engineering and technical teams (required)Contract negotiation skills and understanding of total cost of ownership (preferred)Experience creating and managing Business Plans (preferred)Background in the aerospace industry is advantageous but not requiredKey Responsibilities:Define, scope, and contract projects internally or externallyNegotiate objectives, outcomes, deliverables, schedules, and costs with stakeholdersAlign projects with systems engineering requirements, technical risk mitigation, and testing strategiesManage project lifecycle across development, production, support, and decommissioningCreate Business Plans and establish business metrics for successEnsure milestones are achieved within quality, time, cost, and risk parametersManage internal development teams and external contractorsOversee procurement, SHE (Safety, Health, Environment), and facility resources for project deliveryMaintain regular communication with stakeholders and project reporting on metrics, risks, and progressFacilitate acceptance testing and handover to production, ensuring complete documentation and specificationsIdeal Candidate Profile:A naturally assertive yet respectful leaderGoal-oriented and able to balance time, cost, and quality effectivelySelf-driven, proactive, and risk-aware with strong problem-solving skillsExcellent communicator with strong conflict resolution and stakeholder management skillsOrganized and methodical, yet adaptable to the demands of a dynamic R&D environmentEnthusiastic and confident, with a professional demeanorCommitted to ensuring project success through hands-on involvement

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