Project Handover Manager (FTC)

Alstom; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation firm is seeking a Handover Project Manager in Midrand, Gauteng. This role involves managing handover obligations for the Gautrain system, preparing handover plans, and coordinating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have a degree in engineering or a related field, strong project management experience, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree/Btech in engineering or in the science field.
• Related technical experience and Project management qualification.
• Good communication skills achieved through extensive experience.
• Ability to manage relationships and conflicts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the handover process per the Concession Agreement.
• Prepare and update the Handover Plan and Reports.
• Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Drive handover strategy with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Team management

Negotiation skills

Conflict management

MS Office

Planning and forecasting

Customer relationship management

Knowledge of railway products

Education

Degree/Btech in engineering or science

Job description

At Alstom, our ambition is to be a global leader in the transportation sector, in the digital age. Leading the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, Alstom develops and markets integrated systems that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Alstom offers a complete range of equipment and services, from high-speed trains, metros, trams and e-buses to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions.

At Bombela Maintenance, a subsidiary of Alstom, we employee 150 employees all working towards a common goal of becoming the best railway maintenance company. We are committed to consistently delivering a safe Gautrain, on time every time.

Bombela Maintenance is looking to recruit 1 x Handover Project Manager.

The main purpose of this role is to manage all handover obligations for the Gautrain system.

This role will be based at the Gautrain Maintenance Depot in Midrand, Johannesburg.

YOUR ROLE:

• Manage the handover process in accordance with the relevant sections of the Concession Agreement
• Assets must be catalogued, inventoried and reviewed for condition and presented in a document itemizing all assets
• Prepare and update the Handover Plan and Handover Programmes and submit to Customer
• Prepare and update the Handover Report and submit to Customer
• Manage the interface with the internal teams, suppliers, customer and management
• Manage handover process in accordance with Alstom process
• Drive handover strategy in conjunction with Alstom and customer key stakeholders.
• Lead handover to successful conclusion for Alstom and customer.

• Assist BMC Project Manager with any project management activities assigned to you.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Minimum degree/Btech in engineering or in the science field.
• Related technical experience and Project management qualification .
• Continuously ensuring alignment with customer contractual requirements
• Good communication skills
• Team management (capacity to coordinate and ensure collaboration of teams)
• Good Knowledge of Project management processes
• Good knowledge of railway products and systems
• Conflict and crisis management
• Ability to manage customer relationship
• Advanced negotiation skills
• Complexity management skills
• MS Office
• Planning and forecasting
• Tracking and monitoring
• Experience interfacing with internal and external customers

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.