Project Manager

SHARON NUROCK RECRUITMENT CC; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A globally respected organization in KwaZulu-Natal, Durban is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead end-to-end project management within technical environments. The role involves developing project schedules, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful execution of project objectives. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and has a track record of managing engineering-related projects effectively. This position offers significant impact and development opportunities within innovative, manufactured products.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in engineering-related design and/or project management.
• Proven ability to take ownership of projects and manage them end-to-end.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering development objectives.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans and proposals to define objectives and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project schedules, timelines, and milestones.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders and prepare clear project status reports.

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities :

• Review project plans and proposals, working with management to define project objectives, phases, and deliverables
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, timelines, and milestones
• Partner with marketing to define requirements for new products or platforms
• Collaborate with engineering leadership to allocate technical resources
• Monitor and control project plans, including design, specifications, schedules, and costs
• Proactively identify risks, troubleshoot issues, and recommend corrective actions
• Advocate for the design team by identifying and removing project roadblocks
• Resolve manufacturing, operations, purchasing, technology, and design issues impacting project success
• Track milestones, deliverables, and maintain accurate project documentation
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders and prepare clear project status reports
• Establish design qualification, field-testing, and production testing plans
• Coordinate with operations to transfer new products into production
• Deliver training for customer service teams on new products

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years experience in engineering-related design and / or project management
• Broad technical knowledge and design experience within similar product lines
• Proven ability to take ownership of projects and manage them end-to-end
• Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering development objectives
• Ability to motivate and guide technical professionals in a collaborative environment
• Excellent problem-solving and proactive troubleshooting skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Agility to adapt to shifting priorities, requirements, and timelines
• Big picture thinking, to clearly articulate the full product development lifecycle, from ideation through to production

Why Join?

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a Globally respected organisation with strong local roots, offering exposure to end-to-end product development, cross-functional collaboration, and having meaningful impact on innovative manufactured products.