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Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

RheinmetallSomerset West, Western Cape, South Africa
5 days ago
Job description

Overview

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What We Are Looking For

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for end-to-end project delivery across a diverse portfolio of Capital Projects, ranging from urgent small-scale projects to multi-year, production and manufacturing-related, and multidisciplinary programs. You will work across all phases of the project lifecycle – feasibility, planning, initiating, execution and close-out, as well as coordinating, managing and controlling efforts across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and commercial functions.

Responsibilities

  • Project Definition & Initiation : Define project objectives, deliverables, and scope in alignment with strategic requirements.
  • Planning & Control : Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations. Ensure alignment with key milestones and program priorities.
  • Risk & Issue Management : Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues. Proactively develop and implement risk response strategies.
  • Execution & Delivery : Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality and scope expectations.
  • Stakeholder Engagement : Facilitate effective communication and alignment across internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, and executive management.
  • Performance Tracking : Monitor project progress using designated planning and reporting tools. Track cost and schedule performance and implement corrective actions as required.
  • Governance & Compliance : Ensure adherence to project governance, company policies, import control regulations, and capital project procedures.
  • Continuous Improvement : Contribute to the ongoing streamlining and execution of project and capital management processes, tools, and best practices.
  • Adheres and implements Rheinmetall Denel Munitions Policies and Procedures and ensures compliance to ISO Standards with respect to SHE / Quality / Environmental / Energy.

Qualifications

  • BEng / BTech Engineering or equivalent qualification.
  • At least 5 years’ experience in a project management role, preferably in a production or engineering environment.
  • Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary projects.
  • Formal project management training (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA) preferred.
  • Strong planning, financial analysis, and risk management skills.
  • Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Excel, SAP, etc.); is advantageous.
  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage across technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Highly organised, self-directed, and capable of managing multiple priorities with minimal support.

    • What We Offer You

  • Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus and pension fund
  • Medical Schemes
  • Stable employer background
  • Opportunity to work on major projects within our Weapons and Ammunition Division
  • Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing
  • Career development and progress opportunities
  • Individual and diverse training opportunities and programs (Bursary Schemes)
  • Subsidized canteen on site with themed days and multiple dietary options
  • Innovative and dynamic working environment and culture
  • Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do
  • Participation in (international) Rheinmetall activities and events

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