Aerospace Project Leader - Innovative PM, Global Travel

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Annual leave

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo seeks an experienced Aerospace Project Manager to lead major aviation initiatives from conception to completion. You will plan, resource, budget, and drive execution while coordinating internal teams and external contractors.

The role calls for 7+ years in aerospace project management, strong leadership, and fluency with PM tools. A Bachelor’s in a related field is required; a Master’s is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of project management experience in aerospace/aviation.
• Proficiency with PM software (MS Project, Asana, Jira).
• Strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Solid understanding of aerospace principles and technologies.
• Ability to manage budgets and financial forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria with senior management.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with timelines, budgets, resources, and risk strategies.
• Lead and motivate project teams; drive a high-performance culture.
• Monitor progress; ensure adherence to plans and quality standards.
• Identify and mitigate risks; implement corrective actions.
• Communicate status and decisions to stakeholders, including executives.
• Manage vendor/contractor relationships and ensure contractual deliverables.
• Oversee procurement of project resources and equipment.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned.

Skills

Aerospace PM

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Mgmt

Budgeting

Risk Mgmt

Education

BSc/BEng in Aerospace or related

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Jira

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo seeks an experienced Aerospace Project Manager to lead major aviation initiatives from conception to completion. You will plan, resource, budget, and drive execution while coordinating internal teams and external contractors.

The role calls for 7+ years in aerospace project management, strong leadership, and fluency with PM tools. A Bachelor’s in a related field is required; a Master’s is a plus.