Description:
A dynamic and growing R&D company specializing in electro-optical systems and machine learning technologies is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its team on a full-time basis. The organization operates in a lively, casual office environment and focuses on the development and production of advanced technologies with applications in both civilian and security sectors, and select defence-related domains.
Primary Purpose of the Role:
The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and managing:
Product and technical development projects Production projects related to these products and components Support and lifecycle projects associated with the companys technologiesAll project work must align with broader product development strategies.
Qualifications Required:
Bachelors Degree or higher in Engineering (required) Formal project management training or equivalent (required) Certification in Project Management or successful completion of a relevant courseRequired Experience:
510 years of project management experience in an engineering environment (required) Proven track record of managing development projects in technology-driven sectors; experience in the military technology environment is a strong advantage Practical experience with project management methodologies including PMBOK (required), Prince2 and/or Agile (required) Experience using formal project management software and tools (required) Strong project planning, control techniques, and change management in complex environments (required) Experience leading diverse engineering and technical teams (required) Contract negotiation skills and understanding of total cost of ownership (preferred) Experience creating and managing Business Plans (preferred) Background in the aerospace industry is advantageous but not requiredKey Responsibilities:
Define, scope, and contract projects internally or externally Negotiate objectives, outcomes, deliverables, schedules, and costs with stakeholders Align projects with systems engineering requirements, technical risk mitigation, and testing strategies Manage project lifecycle across development, production, support, and decommissioning Create Business Plans and establish business metrics for success Ensure milestones are achieved within quality, time, cost, and risk parameters Manage internal development teams and external contractors Oversee procurement, SHE (Safety, Health, Environmen
19 Jun 2025;
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gumtree.co.za