Project Manager

Essential Responsibilities:

The Project Manager will perform the following duties:

• Manage a single or a portfolio of projects for the Marine business unit concerned, to ensure that contractual obligations are met on time and to budget.

• Be the primary point of contact for the Customer on each project, building a strong and effective Customer relationship achieving a high level of customer satisfaction and serving as a basis for repeat business.

• Lead and co-ordinate a multi-disciplinary project team to deliver the project objectives in a structured and efficient manner.

• Interface with GE participating units and external suppliers as needed.

• Managing the commercial, technical and quality issues on the project.

• Creating, maintaining and driving progress against a project plan

• Ensure timely and accurate Customer billing and on time cash collection.

• Ensuring compliance with GE processes and procedures at all times.

• Registering, compiling, submitting and negotiating extensions of time, extras to contract and other claims as appropriate

• Carrying out project reviews to control projects, check progress, manage cost, identify deviations from plan, detect risk and forecast future performance

• Assist with Business Development opportunities as and when they are identified

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and incumbents are expected to undertake all reasonable duties as requested.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

To be successful for this role you would possess and/or demonstrate the following (but not limited to):

• A Bachelor of Technology from a local or internationally recognised university is essential
• Those who possess both a Bachelor Degree in Technology and a Masters Degree in Business Administration would be highly regarded.
• At least 10 years experience in Project Management, Commercial or Quantity Surveying or related experience in managing defence related projects
• Experience and knowledge of Marine and/or Naval sector is essential
• Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills and business acumen as this role requires a keen eye and effective control of billing, costs and project finances.

Desired Characteristics:

• Commercial or Technical Degree
• Professional status and/or formal qualification in a body related to Project Management or Quantity Surveying
• Knowledge of Marine / Naval Markets
• Experience in Business operations & management, Contractual & legal aspects, Procurement & supplier negotiations and experience in SAP is an advantageous
• Team player, who can establish effective working relationships at all levels, motivate the project team to deliver, and provide support when the project encounters obstacles.
• Must be dedicated, show high sense of commitment and responsibility and an effective decision maker.
• Skilled and flexible negotiator, able to work through issues arising and find effective solutions.
• Must be willing and able to travel when required, for example to customer, supplier or job site locations.
• Pro-active