Project Manager R&D Electro-Optical

ExecutivePlacements.com - The JOB Portal; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A young R&D company focusing on advanced electro-optical and machine learning technologies is seeking a full-time Project Manager in Pretoria. The successful candidate will lead product development and production projects while ensuring adherence to technical requirements and stakeholder expectations. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in project management within military or related technology environments and be proficient with PMBOK methodologies.

Qualifications

• Experience managing development projects in military or related technology environments.
• Proficiency in PMBOK or similar project management methodologies.
• Ability to define and manage business plans, budgets, and project metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of product development, production, and support projects.
• Scope and contract projects including stakeholder alignment.
• Manage stakeholder communications and expectations, reporting on project progress.

Skills

Project planning

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Leadership

Project management software

Job description

Recruiter:

JenRec Recruitment

Job Ref:

cvsv

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable

SUMMARY:

A young R&D company developing cutting-edge electro-optical and machine learning technologies—used in civilian, security, and limited defence sectors—is looking for a full-time Project Manager to lead planning, execution, and delivery of product development, production, and support projects within a dynamic team.

POSITION INFO:

Duties And Responsibilities

Scope and contract projects including negotiation and stakeholder alignment

Define objectives, work breakdown structures, schedules, resources, and deliverables

Confirm adherence to technical requirements and standards

Plan and budget for risks and testing activities

Oversee projects from development through production and support phases

Create and gain approval for business plans and metrics

Manage project milestones, quality, cost, time constraints, and risks

Lead and coordinate internal teams and external contractors

Manage stakeholder communications and expectations

Report on project progress, costs, risks, and resource utilization

Manage acceptance testing and handover to production

Required Skills

Project planning and control techniques

Contract negotiation

Systems engineering and systems thinking understanding

Risk management and mitigation planning

Leadership and team management in a technical environment

Use of formal project management software

Required Experience

Managing development projects in military or related technology environments

Applying PMBOK or similar project management methodologies

Defining and managing business plans, budgets, and project metrics

Scope and change management within complex projects