Project Manager – Engineering / Customer Implementation Projects at SydSen Recruit

Key Responsibilities


Lead large and complex customer implementation and plant projects
Develop project execution strategies following sales handover
Establish and manage agreed project schedule baselines
Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors and project partners
Manage cost, schedule, quality and EHS performance
Monitor project risks and opportunities
Manage scope changes, technical deviations and change orders
Develop and manage claims strategies
Lead commercial discussions with customers, subcontractors and partners
Conduct project reviews and executive-level reporting
Coordinate site briefings, documentation and project handovers
Maintain senior-level customer and contractor relationships
Resolve contractual and project delivery disputes
Coach project team members and drive continuous improvement
Capture lessons learned and best practices following project completion


Minimum Requirements


Mechanical Engineering degree - essential
Current PMP certification - essential
Minimum 5 years' experience as a Project Manager
Proven delivery of large, complex industrial or plant implementation projects
Strong experience within FMCG, industrial manufacturing, food processing or process engineering environments
Experience working with international or regional stakeholders
Strong commercial experience covering scope, risk, claims, variations and negotiations
Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams and contractors
Strong client-facing and stakeholder-management capability
Must be available for regional and international travel across Africa, the Middle East and India