Project Manager

The successful candidate needs to demonstrate experience in executing technically complex projects and have excellent management, leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills and a relentless drive to ensure customer commitments are kept. This role will expect the candidate to manage multiple projects while working under pressure and be capable of delivering projects within constraints of schedule, budget and scope of work.

Your role

Ensure profitable execution of all allocated projects and related contracts within the constraints of schedule, budget and scope

Execute projects and customer contracts in accordance with the SGD Management system

Develop and maintain detailed project management documentation

Keep all project stakeholders informed of project status through effective communication within defined mechanisms (steering committees, monthly reports, project meetings, etc.)

Provide Marketing and Bid support and fulfil the role of operations responsible for allocated bids by coordinating the generation of the operations data pack (schedule, costing and statement of work), in accordance with the SGD Management System

Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders and thereby acting as the SGD point of contact (POC) for all contract matters

Participate in the technical execution of projects, working with the technical responsible to ensure effective project execution

Ensure adherence to contractual requirements and objectives, as well as company norms and standards

Be able to travel Internationally as required

Your profile

Knowledge

In depth knowledge of the different project management competence elements used to ensure project success

Thorough understanding of Customer Support and MRO operations within the Defence Industry

Practical experience

More than 7 years’ project management experience within a defence–orientated Customer Support environment is preferred

Past experience in executing Customer Support Contracts and Projects will be an advantage

Financial management within a project environment

Leading and managing project teams in a technical environment

Experience in the formulation of support strategy and business models will be advantageous

Competencies :

Strong drive towards ensuring customer satisfaction

Strong business focus on realizing profitable business within the support and after-sales domain

Strong planning and execution capabilities

Strong communication skills

In depth financial knowledge win a project environment

Qualification :

A tertiary qualification in the engineering domain, together with a suitable project management qualification is preferable

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification will be an advantage

What you will be a part of

SGD has reinforced its position as a leading South African defence and security company, bringing capabilities including electronic warfare systems, sensor technology, training systems, avionics, security and support solutions to the African and international markets. These capabilities are supplied and supported over the air, land, sea and civil security domains.

With new and improved technological systems and solutions, SGD increases a country’s defence capabilities and provides innovative, effective products and services for those tasked to maintain security. The company also works with various stakeholders in gathering data and providing insight into how security threats evolve, and what the best market-customised solutions are.

If you aspire to help create and innovate whilst developing yourself in a challenging team setting, Saab may well have the perfect conditions for you to grow. We pride ourselves on a nurturing environment, where everyone is different yet we share the same goal – to help protect people.

SGD will give preference to South African citizens and we also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.

Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not received feedback from us within 30 days after the closing date.