Project Manager SI EA

Get AI‑powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Business Overview Siemens Smart Infrastructure combines the real and digital worlds across energy systems, buildings, and industries, enhancing the way people live and work and significantly improving efficiency and sustainability. We work together with customers and partners to create an ecosystem that both intuitively responds to the needs of people and helps customers achieve their business goals. It helps our customers to thrive, communities to progress and supports sustainable development to protect our planet for the next generation. Job Title / Role Project Manager Organization Lead Country South Africa Location Midrand, South Africa Mission / Function of the Role Project Managers are overall responsible for the design, development, and management of customer projects, according to defined Project Management ( ) standards and customer requirements, with responsibility for economic results. Responsibilities Consult with customers on technical solutions, together with the Sales Manager or Key Account Manager. Clarify customers’ targets and requirements, and/or specification in request for proposal (RFP). Prepare participation in tender and lead negotiation with customers. Coordinate overall planning of the project and decide on allocation of resources together with relevant stakeholders. Clarify specification and continuously liaise with other internal departments involved, ensuring clear KPI’s for all team members. Monitor milestone and adherence to budgets, and initiate actions to minimize non‑conformance cost. Review project risks and ensure that appropriate mitigation measures are put in place by following the contractual claims procedure to maximise opportunities. Maintain constant communication to customers, outside contractors or other stakeholders with minutes of meetings being distributed to all relevant parties. May coordinate agreed commissioning measures onsite, together with Engineering. Adhere to PM standards and Business Conduct Guidelines (e.g., Tax regulations, Export Control, EHS, Quality Control). Manage and coordinate all temporarily assigned project staff. Qualifications and Experience Relevant tertiary Degree/Diploma, preferably an Electrical Engineering qualification or similar. A South African recognised Project Management qualification or certification. Must have min 3‑5 years’ experience with NEC3. FIDIC experience would be advantageous. 5‑8 years’ experience in electrical engineering sector preferably MV or renewables. 5‑8 years’ experience in project management with full profit and loss responsibility. Strong administration and time management skills. Advanced interpersonal skills. Ability to lead virtual project team/s to a successful implementation across countries. Excellent intercultural skills to cooperate with customers throughout sub‑Saharan Africa. Must be willing to travel. Our Culture Our culture embraces different perspectives, open debate, and the will to challenge convention. Change is a constant aspect of our work. We aspire to lead the change in our industry rather than just react to it. That is why we invite you to take on new challenges, test your ideas, and celebrate success. Employment Equity & Diversity The company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets under the Employment Equity Act will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Data Privacy We care about your data privacy and take compliance with the POPI Act, GDPR as well as other data protection legislation seriously. For this reason, we ask you not to send us your CV or resume by email. We ask instead that you create a profile in our talent community where you can upload your CV. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Project Management Industries Automation Machinery Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr