Senior Project Manager

Thales Aerospace Communications; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector is seeking to hire a Project Manager to oversee product development from concept to production. The ideal candidate will manage multiple projects, coordinate with internal teams, and ensure that objectives and timelines are met. Required qualifications include a B.Eng/MsC in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience in project management within a high-tech environment. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic setting and contribute to innovative engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 – 10 years Project Management experience in a Product Development environment.
• Experience in an electronic/high-tech environment is highly desirable.
• Experience in an aerospace environment with knowledge of SW and HW development processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and control project tasks to ensure quality and cost effectiveness.
• Monitor and manage tasks to ensure adherence to LCM process and objectives.
• Gather and analyze information to identify opportunities for improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic planning

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

B.Eng/MsC in Electrical Engineering

Project Management Diploma

Job description

Overall Job Function

To manage the development of products in the R&D department from concept up to production handover according to the company’s LCM processes and methods.

To coordinate with all internal departments where applicable and reach consensus on tasks and activities within the company and/or with customers and across AEC sites.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and control project tasks allocated to various disciplines to ensure delivery within the allocated timeline and processes to ensure quality and cost effectiveness
  • Develop the overall budget including staffing requirements
  • Ensure that each programme meets the stated objectives
  • Agree priorities with Department Manager and Engineering Director
  • Monitor, control and manage tasks to ensure adherence to the LCM process
  • Identify and communicate project critical paths and major risks
  • Address project challenges and resolve project conflicts
  • Gather and analyse information to identify opportunities for improvements
  • Manage communication channels
  • Reports the progress of the projects as required
  • Cooperate and reach consensus with project teams across sites within AEC
  • Coordinate with sub-contractors if and when required during development

Work with customers and/or support program management to ensure agreed deliverables and milestones are met

Job Requirements

• Minimum Engineering Qualification (B.Eng/MsC in Electrical Engineering) with a Project Management diploma or equivalent and a minimum 5 – 10 years Project Management experience in a Product Development environment in an engineering company.
• Experience owning program strategy with end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior management.
• Strong experience in analytical, strategic and planning functions.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Extraordinary organization skills, attention to detail and excellent follow through Financial, contractual, commercial skills, negotiating ability.
• Experience in an electronic/high-tech environment is highly desirable.
• Experience in an aerospace environment and knowledge of SW and HW development processes such as DO-178 and DO-252.
• Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements.

Affirmative Action and/or EE candidates will be given first preference as per our employment equity strategies.