Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development, and management of aerospace engineering projects.
• Provide regular interim and quarterly status reports to Exco and operational management, clients, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to long-term planning, including manpower, training, facilities, and equipment budgets.
• Fully understand project histories, current statuses, and future challenges to meet contractual milestones.
• Build and expand the Project Management Groups capabilities into an efficient Project Management Office.
• Manage and guide a team of experienced engineers, ensuring cohesion and productivity.
• Collaborate with the Business Development Group on proposals for new projects and spin-offs.
• Implement tools, techniques, and processes to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to technical specifications.

• BSc in Engineering (M.Eng in Mechanical Engineering preferred).
• A minimum of 5 years of project management experience in an engineering context.
• Proven leadership skills and excellent communication abilities.
• Experience managing aerospace or mechanical engineering projects is a significant advantage.
• A formal project management qualification or certification will be beneficial.

• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and a commitment to high-quality work.
• Able to work well in a team environment and take initiative when required.
• A perfectionist mindset
• Capable of working under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.

• Occasional international travel to client sites may be required.
• The position demands a proactive approach to overcoming challenges and delivering on project goals.

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