Senior Engineering Project Leader — Hybrid & Impactful

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager with an engineering background to lead complex technical projects in Paarl. You will own the full project lifecycle, coordinating engineering, R&D, and production to deliver on technical specs, budgets, and timelines.

The role demands a minimum of 8 years in project management, proven ability to guide engineering teams, and a degree in Engineering or a related field; PMP is a strong plus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project management, with a strong emphasis on engineering projects.
• Proven ability to manage complex technical projects and lead engineering teams.
• Solid understanding of engineering principles and project lifecycle management.
• Excellent risk management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring technical objectives are met.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope definition, resource allocation, budgeting, and risk assessment.
• Coordinate engineering teams, ensuring effective collaboration and adherence to project milestones.
• Manage project risks, issues, and changes, implementing mitigation strategies and ensuring timely resolution.
• Interface with stakeholders, including technical teams, suppliers, and senior management, providing regular progress updates.
• Ensure project deliverables meet stringent quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Risk management

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Project management software

Engineering design tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager with an engineering background to lead complex technical projects in Paarl. You will own the full project lifecycle, coordinating engineering, R&D, and production to deliver on technical specs, budgets, and timelines.

The role demands a minimum of 8 years in project management, proven ability to guide engineering teams, and a degree in Engineering or a related field; PMP is a strong plus.