An International Company based in Kempton Park is looking for a Project Engineering Manager.
Credentials / Knowledge
1. 4+ years’ experience in Electronic Engineering Development
2. 4+ years’ experience in Project Management;
3. Project Management;
4. Extensive experience managing in a cross-functional team environment, which includes but are not limited to, hardware, firmware, software and mechanical disciplines;
5. Electronic Engineering Degree;
6. Project Management Certification from a recognized institution/association;
7. Experience with Agile Scrum methodologies;

Credentials / Knowledge
1. 4+ years’ experience in Electronic Engineering Development
2. 4+ years’ experience in Project Management;
3. Project Management;
4. Extensive experience managing in a cross-functional team environment, which includes but are not limited to, hardware, firmware, software and mechanical disciplines;
5. Electronic Engineering Degree;
6. Project Management Certification from a recognized institution/association;
7. Experience with Agile Scrum methodologies;
8. Relevant experience in the mining industry (optional);
9. Candidate should have good interpersonal skills for dealing with internal and external customers as well as a diverse staff group;
10. Skilled in managing several teams at once.
11. Contractor management

Attributes / Skills
1. Financial Management
Understands cost-to-completion projections and makes decisions accordingly.
2. Communication
Facilitates team and client meetings effectively.
Holds regular status meetings with project team.
Keeps executive team informed of project progress and cost status.
Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
3. Technical Understanding
A background in electronic communications or gas detection development would be an asset.
Exposure to INCOSE and PMBOK methodologies would be beneficial
4. Leadership
Challenges others to meet targets under all circumstances.
Manages the development of team by ensuring, when possible, that project tasks are in line with each
contributors capabilities and/or interests.
Inspires co-workers to attain goals and pursue excellence.
5. Team work
Consistently acknowledges and appreciates each team member's contributions.
Effectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential.
Motivates team to work together in the most efficient manner.
Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members.
Mitigates team conflict and communication problems.
Encourages “straight talk” among team members
6. Client Management
Effectively works with team and functional managers to ensure that relevant communication with the
customer (internal & external) is done in a timely and appropriate manner
1. Achieve all results / targets given;
2. Customer satisfaction;
3. Be accountable for all responsibilities given;
4. Build company value;
5. Implement improvements to accelerate development timescales;
6. Adhere to defined engineering development processes;
7. Adhere to quality and configuration control requirements.