Project Manager

Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

Overview:



We are a subsidiary of Toshiba who provides leading solutions for performance and condition monitoring, as well as support services and training to our clients. We work directly with our clients across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region to monitor, plan, and execute operations and maintenance activities at their power plants.

Our EtaPRO performance solutions are used by power producers globally key areas that we cover include monitoring performance, troubleshooting, alerting and investigating issues, as well as reporting on operations and performance to multiple levels of the organisation. We strive to meet the performance needs of our customers by supporting them through their digitalisation journey using our software and associated services.



You will be joining a team of dynamic, motivated, and customer-centric individuals who work independently and in a team, remotely and in-person, as the need arises. The local team supports clients in our region. We are passionate about developing solutions, supporting our clients to achieve their performance goals, and positively contributing to the energy industry.



You will be responsible for managing implementation and support projects both locally and internationally. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background in software integration projects and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The role requires effective communication and leadership in customer facing meetings, development, execution and monitoring of detailed plans and schedules, resource tracking against budgets and providing guidance to project team members.

What the role involves:



Day to day, you will be responsible for the management of projects and associated operations, which include, but are not limited to:

Serves as the single point of accountability for all aspects of assigned projects Maintains routine communications with senior management concerning all aspects of the project Develops and maintains project execution plans and schedules Directs and controls all activities to meet/ manage customer expectations and meet budgeted project financial objectives Serves as the primary client interface for project schedule, budget, and scope Engages with cognizant client roles including plant operations, engineering, IT and finance, Leads and facilitates customer-facing meetings, ensuring clear communication and project alignment Coordinates and guides staff assigned to projects, fostering a collaborative work environment Tracks all project costs to budget, project progress to schedule, and revenue recognition Utilizes IT tools for project management (Wrike) and project finances (Oracle) Ensures deliverables are on time, on/under budget, and meet customer expectations Provides management early warning of potential gap in expectations between EtaPRO and customer and recommends suitable course of action Transitions projects to long-term support team Support business development initiatives for existing and new clients Works with dedicated sales staff to review and respond to RFPs Prepares Statement of Work for potential projects Develops provisional project schedules and staffing plans to be included in proposals

What we're looking for in candidates:



An interest in power generation and supporting customers Ability to listen and follow instructions Professionalism and strong interpersonal skills Good communication skills Patient, friendly and approachable Attention to detail Interest in analytical with a passion for problem solving A drive to succeed and contribute Adaptable with willingness to learn and grow Presentation/Public speaking Self-motivated with a strong work ethic Dependable with a sense of responsibility to deliver Proficient in MS Office, MS Excel, and PM tools Strong leadership skills Able to work in a team and independently

Additional information:



Previous experience with EtaPRO Plant Performance Monitoring Software (bonus) Knowledge of power generation and the industry Able to drive and possess a valid driver's license Basic knowledge of data analytics Possession or be in process of applying for a passport

Key Requirements:



Candidates must:

Hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferable Minimum 5 years proven experience in managing software or engineering type projects Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Strong leadership and communication skills Proficiency in project management tools (MS Projects, Wrike) Experience with Oracle or equivalent ERP system Experience in the power or energy sector is a plus

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1386919
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Contract
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned