SKA Mid

2 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa SKA Observatory Full time R900 000 - R1 200 000 per year

We are sharing this role on behalf of our partner, SARAO.

This is 3-year fixed-term contract.

The SKA Observatory (SKAO) is a next-generation radio astronomy facility that will revolutionise our understanding of the Universe and the laws of fundamental physics. Enabled by cutting-edge technology, it promises to have a major impact on society, in science and beyond.

In South Africa, the SKAO is collaborating with SARAO to operate and support the construction of the mid frequency telescope (SKA-Mid) in remote Karoo region.

The SKA-Mid Power Project Manager will manage the procurement and delivery of the Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) for the SKA-Mid telescope. The PPA will need to meet the technical requirements set by the Observatory, which requires the appointee to work closely with the Observatory Power Engineer and Electrical Engineer.

Delivery of power for the Observatory is a function of the Operations group. This role will be part of the Operations team with the SKA-Mid Deputy Senior Project Manager as the reporting manager and the SKA-Mid Head of Engineering Operations as the line manager. The role will also be part of the SKAO Project Management Group, which holds the project management and control expertise within the Observatory.

During construction, the Project Managers procure and deliver their assigned parts of the SKA-Mid and SKA-Low telescope facilities by managing a portfolio of contracts and work packages. The Project Managers form the primary managerial link between SKAO as the client and the selected contractors and are responsible for delivery of their scope within the agreed budget and schedule, managing change, risks and issues and performing regular reporting and variance analysis.

Within the SKA Observatory, the successful applicant will work closely with other project managers, the project control team, procurement specialists, operations staff and the site management team. The SKA-Mid Power Procurement Project Manager Power will lead and co-ordinate efforts across the organisation to procure the delivery of the PPA, and then advise and support the contractors.

They will ensure that the deliverables from these contracts and the work of the internal team are integrated into the project level tools and systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Power Purchase Agreements contract management and project management
  • Stakeholder management
  • Domain matter support
  • Project/Financial Management

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