Project Manager

Rockwell Automation; Randburg; On-site; EUR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic project manager to oversee critical projects that enhance productivity and sustainability. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills to lead project teams and ensure customer satisfaction. You will manage project deliverables from inception to completion, working closely with clients and team members to drive successful outcomes. If you are a proactive problem solver with a passion for innovation and excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will make a significant impact in the manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in software, process automation, or application engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of proven project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage project deliverables to meet customer needs.
• Lead project teams and mentor less-experienced engineers.

Skills

Project Management

Team Collaboration

Technical Expertise

Customer Interaction

Problem Solving

Financial Knowledge

Change Management

Negotiation Skills

Resolution Skills

Education

Further education in business administration or operations

Tools

MS Project

MS Excel

MS Access

MS Word

Job description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you, we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Description: You will:

1. Plan, control, and manage project deliverables to ensure that customer needs are met from order receipt through to final acceptance.
2. Manage the efforts of team members and third-party vendors.
3. Manage the integration or delivery of deliverables directly to the customer or to support a major enterprise-wide project.

You will report directly to the Manager, Project Management located in South Africa, Rustenburg.

Required Education

1. Further education in business administration or operations, an advantage.
2. Excellent English language (verbal and written).

Experience Required for Professional Level

1. Industry application knowledge is a pre-requisite.
2. Conversant with MS Project and all MS software products (Excel, Access, Word).
3. Typically, 3-5 years' experience in a software, process automation, or application engineering capacity.
4. Minimum 3 years of proven documented project management experience.
5. Contract management experience an advantage (e.g., NEC / FIDIC).

Required Skills

1. Contribute technical expertise.
2. Collaborate and work effectively in teams.
3. Add value for customers and partners.
4. Increase productivity.
5. Improve growth.
6. Demonstrate business and financial knowledge.
7. Build our global business and inclusive culture.
8. Create focus and motivate others.
9. Lead change.
10. Develop people and teams.
11. Foster improvement.
12. Act courageously.
13. Experience with direct customer contact.
14. Work and coordinate in a team environment.
15. Must have excellent resolution skills.

Must be available and willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays to meet customer project commitments. Must perform tasks in the office or outside the office as part of a project team. Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial plants and ships, which may require climbing, working in confined spaces, and other unusual work environments.

Responsible for the preparation and presentation of quotes, sales proposals, and contracts to the customer in compliance with company standards, obtaining the appropriate approvals. Consult with other departments on issues like pricing, product specification, warranties, and product adaptation to ensure that we provide the appropriate business and technical solution to the customer needs.

Functional Responsibilities

1. May participate in the development of the business team plan.
2. Perform all aspects of project management responsibilities.
3. Manage execution of assigned projects within margin targets.
4. Manage all resource demand and financial aspects of assigned projects.
5. May apply complex and advanced project management and scheduling techniques.

Management Responsibilities

1. Lead efforts of project personnel on complex projects.
2. Mentor less-experienced engineers assigned to projects.
3. Lead project teams typically employing up to 30 engineering professionals and coordinate activities with support teams and other capabilities.
4. May lead internal project process improvement efforts.

Interpersonal Responsibilities

1. Responsible for resource scheduling to meet project plan requirements.
2. Negotiate and prepare change orders with customers.
3. Serve as the primary contact with customers for assigned projects.
4. Support an environment conducive to successful team interaction.

Business Responsibilities

1. Be the Rockwell Automation representative for assigned projects.
2. Complete responsibility for the successful outcome of projects. Manage single projects up to 1 M€ and a multiple project portfolio of up to 20 projects.
3. May manage subcontracts including labour or fixed price deliverables.
4. Responsible for meeting project schedule, margin, and customer satisfaction targets.
5. Build partnerships at the business management level of important customers.
6. Often lead efforts to prepare commercial strategy for complex system applications.
7. Follow all applicable corporate, company, governmental, and regulatory procedures.
8. Complete projects to the quality standards and constraints dictated by the business and the customer's industry.
9. Ensure that all project administration is completed and project files are maintained.
10. Work with the internal Proposal team to create priced proposals for existing and future customers.
11. Primary P&L responsibility for managed projects.
12. Full partner management of all projects.

We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated).