Project Manager

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee complex projects that enhance productivity and sustainability. This role involves managing project deliverables, leading diverse teams, and ensuring customer satisfaction while adhering to quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about driving change and fostering innovation, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project Management

Collaboration

Technical Expertise

Customer Contact

Problem Solving

Financial Knowledge

Continuous Improvement

Leadership

Negotiation

Adaptability

Education

Business Administration

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

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 who 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.
4. Report directly to the Manager, Project Management located in South Africa, Rustenburg.

Required education:

• Further education in business administration or operations is an advantage.
• Excellent English language skills (verbal and written).

Experience required for Professional Level:

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

Required skills:

• Contribute technical expertise.
• Collaborate effectively within teams.
• Add value for customers and partners.
• Increase productivity and improve growth.
• Demonstrate business and financial knowledge.
• Build our global business and inclusive culture.
• Create focus and motivate others.
• Lead change and develop people and teams.
• Foster continuous improvement.
• Act courageously.
• Experience with direct customer contact.
• Work and coordinate in a team environment.
• Relevant application or technology knowledge related to the assigned business or geography.
• Be open to constructive feedback.
• Possess excellent resolution skills.
• Be willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays to meet project commitments.
• Be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial plants and ships, which may require climbing and working in confined spaces.
• Prepare and present quotes, sales proposals, and contracts in compliance with company standards, obtaining necessary approvals.
• Consult with other departments on issues like pricing, product specifications, warranties, and product adaptation.
• Participate in developing business team plans.
• Manage project execution within margin targets and oversee resource demand and financial aspects.
• Lead efforts of project personnel, mentoring less experienced engineers.
• Lead project teams, often comprising up to 30 engineers, and coordinate with support teams.
• Manage resource scheduling, negotiate change orders, and serve as the primary customer contact.
• Represent Rockwell Automation for assigned projects, managing up to 1 million euros and a portfolio of 20 projects.
• Manage subcontracts and ensure project schedule, margin, and customer satisfaction targets are met.
• Build partnerships with key customers and lead efforts in preparing commercial strategies for complex applications.
• Follow all applicable procedures and complete projects to quality standards.
• Maintain project files and collaborate with proposal teams for future projects.
• Take primary P&L responsibility for managed projects and manage all aspects of project success.

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

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