Jnr. BSc Electronic Engineer Project Manager

Drake International South Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cape Town is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Electronic Project Manager who will be responsible for planning, executing, and controlling project tasks. The ideal candidate will have minimum 3.5 years of project management experience and relevant engineering qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary of R 40K - 50K per month, negotiable based on skills, and requires strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3.5 years Project Management experience.
• Experience owning program strategy with end-to-end delivery.
• Strong experience in analytical, strategic, and planning functions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and control project tasks to ensure delivery.
• Develop overall budget including staffing requirements.
• Monitor, control, and manage tasks for adherence to processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic planning

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Minimum relevant engineering qualification

Project management diploma or equivalent

Job description

Electronic Project Manager - Jnr. to Mid Level

R 40K - 50K p/m - Not carved in stone - negotiable for the right skills.

Permanent

In Office

Cape Town

Key tasks

• Plan, execute and control project tasks allocated to various disciplines to ensure delivery within the allocated timeline and processes to ensure quality and cost effectiveness
• Develop the overall budget including staffing requirements
• ensure that each programme meets the stated objectives
• Agree priorities with Department Manager and Engineering Director
• Monitor, control and manage tasks to ensure adherence to the LCM process Life cycle management process.
• Identify and communicate project critical paths and major risks
• address project challenges and resolve project conflicts
• Gather and analyse information to identify opportunities for improvements
• manage communication channels
• Reports the progress of the projects as required
• Cooperate and reach consensus with project teams across sites within AEC
• Coordinate with sub-contractors if and when required during development
• Work with customers and/or support program management to ensure agreed deliverables and milestones are met

Mandatory requirements

• Minimum 3.5 years Project Management experience
• Experience owning program strategy with end-to-end delivery and communicating results to senior management.
• Minimum relevant engineering qualification with a project management diploma or equivalent
• Strong experience in analytical, strategic and planning functions
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Extraordinary organization skills, attention to detail and excellent follow through Financial, contractual, commercial skills, negotiating ability

Advantageous requirements

• BScEng or project management certification or training
• Experience in an electronic/high-tech environment is highly desirable
• Experience in an aerospace environment and knowledge of SW and HW development processes such as DO-178 and DO-252
• Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements

Desired Skills:

• Electronic Engineer
• Projects
• Project life cycle fulfillment
• Manufacturing