Project Manager Si Ea

Siemens; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Project Manager in Midrand, South Africa, responsible for managing customer projects in accordance with defined standards and requirements. Candidates must have a relevant electrical engineering degree and at least 3-5 years of project management experience, with a focus on overseeing project budgets, timelines, and stakeholder communication. This role requires strong administration, time management, and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to lead diverse teams across regions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years experience with NEC3.
• Five to eight years experience in the electrical engineering sector, preferably MV or renewables.
• Five to eight years experience in project management with full profit and loss responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for design, development and management of customer projects.
• Consults with customers on technical solutions.
• Monitors milestones and adherence to budgets.

Skills

Project Management

Electrical Engineering

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Administration

Intercultural Skills

Education

Relevant tertiary Degree / Diploma in Electrical Engineering

South African recognised Project Management qualification

Job description

Job Title / Role :

Project Manager

Organization : Lead Country South Africa

Location : Midrand, South Africa

Write Up About The Business. Siemens Smart Infrastructure combines the real and digital worlds across energy systems, buildings, and industries, enhancing the way people live and work and significantly improving efficiency and sustainability.

We work together with customers and partners to create an ecosystem that both intuitively responds to the needs of people and helps customers achieve their business goals.

It helps our customers to thrive, communities to progress and supports sustainable development to protect our planet for the next generation.

Mission / Function of the role :

Project Managers are overall responsible for the design, development, and management of customer projects, according to defined Project Management () standards and customer requirements, with responsibility for economic results.

Responsibilities

• Consults with customers on technical solutions, together with the Sales Manager or Key Account Manager.
• Clarifies customers' targets and requirements, and / or specification in request for proposal (RFP).
• Prepares participation in tender and leads negotiation with customers.
• Coordinates overall planning of the project and decides on allocation of resources together with relevant stakeholders.
• Clarifies specification and continuously liaises with other internal departments involved ensuring clear KPI's for all team members.
• Monitors milestone and adherence to budgets, and initiates actions to minimize non-conformance cost.
• Reviews project risks and ensures that appropriate mitigation measures are put in place by following the contractual claims procedure to maximise opportunities.
• Makes constant communication to customers, outside contractors or other stakeholders with minutes of meetings being distributed to all relevant parties.
• May coordinate agreed commissioning measures onsite, together with Engineering.
• Adheres to PM standards and Business Conduct Guidelines (e.g., Tax regulations, Export Control, EHS, Quality Control).
• Manages and coordinates all temporarily assigned project staff.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant tertiary Degree / Diploma, preferably an Electrical Engineering qualification or similar.
• A South African recognised Project Management qualification or certification.
• Must have min 3-5 years' experience with NEC3.
• FIDIC experience would be advantageous.
• 5-8 years' experience in electrical engineering sector preferably MV or renewables.
• 5-8 years' experience in project management with full profit and loss responsibility.
• Strong Administration and time management skills.
• Advanced interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead virtual project team / s to a successful implementation across countries.
• Excellent intercultural skills to cooperate with customers throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
• Must be willing to travel.

Our culture :

Our culture embraces different perspectives, open debate, and the will to challenge convention.

Change is a constant aspect of our work.

We aspire to lead the change in our industry rather than just react to it.

That is why we invite you to take on new challenges, test your ideas, and celebrate success.

Equal Opportunity & Data Privacy Notice

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets under the Employment Equity Act will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

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