Job Description

Our client, a leading manufacturer, is inviting suitably qualified persons to fulfil the role of Project Manager within the Manufacturing department, reporting to the General Manager.
Minimum Job Requirements:

• Engineering Degree or equivalent (Engineering background preferred).
• Knowledge of industry standard contract forms.
• APMP Certificate in Project Management (or equivalent).
• NEBOSH General Certificate in Health & and/or Construction Safety (or equivalent).
• Detailed knowledge of capital process and system.
• Proven experience in project management and delivery.
• Plan, lead and manage capital investment projects, ensuring successful delivery.
• Ability/credibility to influence at the most senior levels, as well as work across a range of cultures & work levels.
• Business focus and understanding
• Operational credibility.
• Ability to build relationships, and partner with businesses.
• Key Culture Attributes: Demonstrates the importance of safety, quality & teamwork.
• Strong team leadership capabilities.

Key Performance Areas:

• Ownership of project(s) business case and ensuring that the associated financial integrity is robust and aligned with the business strategic plan.
• Contract development and execution for 3rd parties to deliver turnkey installations, including the management of external contractors engaged to support project delivery.
• Exploring that all possible options for projects are rigorously analysed such that the alternatives are well understood.
• Selection and appointment of appropriate project teams, including 3rd parties.
• Lead, develop and motivate project teams for the lifecycle of the project.
• Development and management of a robust project schedule based on the stage-gate process to facilitate effective financial and commercial project management which creates and levers business value.
• Manage the adherence to corporate project governance procedures and processes to ensure that the appropriate management controls are in place and that projects are delivered according to plan.
• Ensuring that an appropriate risk management process is applied to guarantee that foreseeable significant risks are identified and managed.
• Implementation of an appropriate quality management system to ensure that all project outputs meet the key stakeholder requirements.
• Provide health and safety (H&S) leadership for the project team(s) and assume responsibility for all aspects of H&S associated with the project(s).