Project Manager C&I

Hennessy Industries; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fuel management solutions is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee large-scale projects in the mining sector. The role involves project planning, team management, and ensuring timely delivery within budget. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background and proven leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in project management, advisory, or engineering supervisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, P&L, and change requests.
• Coordinate with Global Product Management & Engineering for project scope signoff.
• Oversee the entire project lifecycle from initiation to rollout.

Skills

Technical project management

Business analysis

Leadership

Communication

Agile methodologies

Education

Degree in IT

Degree in Electronics

Degree in Electrical

Degree in Instrumentation

Degree in Mechanical

PMP or equivalent certification

Job description

JOB TITLE : Project Manager

DEPARTMENT : PROJECT

REPORTING TO : Project Management Office Manager

LOCATION : Johannesburg

Purpose of Position

GVR is a market leader in the downstream petroleum segment, playing a major role in the value chain of Fuel Management Solutions, including fuel dispensers, mobile Bowsers, Fuel station automation, Automatic Level and flow meters, and more.

Our operations span across all MEA with a project and service network. We are managing multi-geography rollouts of these projects and seek highly experienced project managers, especially those familiar with the mining sector. This position is responsible for end-to-end and on-time delivery of large-scale fuel management system projects, covering design, requirements, contract development, estimating, engineering, verification, system integration, installation, and deployment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project planning and coordination with customers and internal teams on a weekly basis.
2. Assemble and manage project teams of internal and external professionals.
3. Monitor and review workload and use Visual Project Management techniques daily.
4. Manage daily operations, monitor milestones, and report progress.
5. Implement risk management strategies and issue tracking.
6. Create and evaluate project reports and provide status updates.
7. Coordinate with Global Product Management & Engineering for project scope signoff.
8. Develop comprehensive project plans and detailed weekly action plans.
9. Complete technical integration evaluations and define specifications.
10. Act as the technical interface with customers.
11. Oversee the entire project lifecycle from initiation to rollout.
12. Manage project budgets, P&L, and change requests.
13. Ensure resource requirements are met and track project activities from planning to invoicing.
14. Develop cost targets aligned with business plans.
15. Negotiate change proposals and monitor project performance indicators.
16. Evaluate project outcomes and suggest remedial actions.
17. Manage project expenditure and prepare financial reports.
18. Conduct product validation trials in the field.
19. Ensure activities from project initiation to launch are completed successfully.

Delegation of Authority

As per Board-approved PMO guidelines and as delegated by the Managing Director.

Position Relationships

Internal: Field teams, logistics, supply chain, AR team.

External: Cross-functional teams of Product Platforms.

Performance Measures

• Delivery to plan (timely and within budget)
• Risk management effectiveness
• Issue ownership and resolution
• Quality of communication and reporting

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in IT, Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical.
• PMP or equivalent certification.
• 5-10 years experience in project management, advisory, or engineering supervisory roles.

Skills

• Technical project management and business analysis skills.
• Experience in mining, industrial, petroleum downstream, and process automation sectors.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and work under deadlines.
• Experience with gate processes and agile methodologies.
• Distributed and multicultural team management experience.

Role-Specific Competencies & Behaviors

• Customer obsession
• Building exceptional teams
• Delivering results
• Adaptability

About Gilbarco Veeder-Root

Gilbarco Veeder-Root, part of Vontier, is a global leader in retail and commercial fueling solutions, known for long-term partnerships and reliable products.

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