Senior Aviation Project Leader - Hybrid (Sandton)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Leadership training

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Senior Aviation Project Manager to lead major aviation infrastructure projects in Sandton, Gauteng. You will drive planning, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement across cross-functional teams in a hybrid work model.

The role demands hands-on leadership from conception to completion, with on-site presence for critical milestones and flexible remote work during planning and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• PMP or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in project management, with at least 5 years specifically within the aviation industry.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale aviation projects (e.g., airport infrastructure, airline operations, aircraft manufacturing).
• Strong knowledge of project management software and tools (MS Project, Primavera).
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Solid understanding of aviation operations, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Proficiency in financial management and budget control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of aviation projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including budgets, resource allocation, and timelines.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Coordinate and manage internal teams, external contractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure effective communication and stakeholder management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project progress, quality, and performance, making adjustments as necessary to achieve project objectives.
• Prepare and present project status reports to senior management and clients.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant aviation regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
• Drive project success through effective leadership and strategic decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business or related field

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Senior Aviation Project Manager to lead major aviation infrastructure projects in Sandton, Gauteng. You will drive planning, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement across cross-functional teams in a hybrid work model.

The role demands hands-on leadership from conception to completion, with on-site presence for critical milestones and flexible remote work during planning and reporting.