Aviation Program Director - Hybrid, High-Impact Projects

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund with employer match

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Aviation Project Manager to lead essential aviation projects in Vereeniging. The role requires strategic leadership to deliver complex projects on time and within budget, spanning initiation through closure with a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include defining scope, planning, execution, and stakeholder communication while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality standards across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budgets.
• Manage project execution, monitor progress, and mitigate risks and issues proactively.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment.
• Communicate project status, updates, and key decisions to all relevant stakeholders regularly.
• Ensure all projects adhere to aviation industry regulations and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Aviation Project Manager to lead essential aviation projects in Vereeniging. The role requires strategic leadership to deliver complex projects on time and within budget, spanning initiation through closure with a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include defining scope, planning, execution, and stakeholder communication while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality standards across programs.