Onsite Project Manager - Defence Electronics Programs

Alaris Group; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaris Antennas in Centurion, South Africa, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of engineering products within the Programme Office. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectations for local and international customers.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a proven ability to deliver complex projects on time, within scope and within budget. On-site at Centurion office is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; MBA or PMP preferred.
• 5 to 7 years of experience managing complex projects.
• Experience in defence, aerospace, RF, microwave, or related engineering industries.
• Delivering hardware products to customers in electronics related fields involving electromagnetics or microwave/RF engineering.
• Managing customer facing projects, documentation, reporting and deliverables; multi-project management.
• Exposure to international customers, particularly European clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans with scope, objectives, and deliverables; create timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
• Lead, motivate, and manage project teams to deliver cohesively and efficiently.
• Maintain relationships with customers and provide regular status updates, including financial tracking.
• Ensure accurate customer-facing documentation and governance in line with contractual and quality requirements.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies; monitor issues to keep projects on track.
• Set quality standards and ensure compliance with industry standards and processes.
• Coordinate with Engineering Manager on resources and budgets; optimise allocation.
• Address project issues quickly with analytical problem solving and decisive action.
• Ensure smooth project closure with client acceptance and knowledge transfer.
• Align project outcomes with organisational objectives and governance requirements.
• Support international customer projects, including European clients.

Skills

Project planning

Leadership

Budget management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

MBA or PMP certification

Electronic or Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Trello

ClickUp

MS Project

Job description

Alaris Antennas in Centurion, South Africa, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of engineering products within the Programme Office. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectations for local and international customers.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a proven ability to deliver complex projects on time, within scope and within budget. On-site at Centurion office is required.