Job Description

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Job Title / Role: System Engineering Project Manager
Organization: Lead Country South Africa
Location: Midrand, South Africa
Reporting Manager: Solution Engineering Manager
The Business
Siemens is a global powerhouse in diversified engineering providing products, systems and solutions across the Electrification, Automation and Digitalization value chain. The company has been in existence for over 175 years igniting a history of innovation and social development. As an integrated technology company, Siemens aims to play a constructive role in Africa xe2x80x98s success story.
Role Headline
Designs, develops, and manages customer Automation/ Control system projects in the various industries, according to defined customer standards and industry norms. Manage the projects within the PM@ Siemens, Project Management (PM) standards and customer requirements, and with responsibility for economic results. Leads in the tender development from pricing through to offer documents creation and control
Responsibilities of the Role

• Clarifies customersxc2xb4 targets and requirements, and/or specification in request for proposal (RFP).
• Prepares participation in tender and leads negotiation with customers both technically and commercially
• Coordinates overall planning of the project and decides on allocation of resources.
• Clarifies specification and continuously liaise with accountable Project Manager Internal.
• Monitors milestones and adherence to budgets, and initiates actions to minimize non-conformance cost.
• Maintains constant communication to customers, outside contractors or other stakeholders.
• Must take a lead role in Technical design of the system, including on site installation and commissioning
• May coordinate agreed commissioning measures onsite, together with Site Engineering Management.
• May Lead in the Hardware design and component integration.
• Involved with onsite commissioning.
• Ensure unified design between Hardware, drawings, and the Software coding.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, preferably instruments and controls
• Industry-recognised Project Management accreditation (SACPCMP Certification) (Preferred)
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in the design (Electrical panel), construction and operation of

systems in an industrial environment. (Green and Brownfield Projects) * Proven track-record in the delivery of complex systems and solutions including Engineering and construction work.

• Must be able to work independently, taking decisions and actioning them.
• A strong working knowledge of Industrial control Systems using the Siemens Product range, Drives, Switchgear in both selection design and commissioning.
• Familiarity with NEC 3, Fidic and JBCC Contract Management
• Cross-border experience in Africa is advantageous
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and E-plan advantageous

Attributes and Skills

• Strong administration and time management skills.
• Advanced interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead virtual project team/s to a successful implementation across countries.
• Financial Acumen
• Excellent intercultural skills to cooperate with customers
• Must be willing to travel

Our culture:
Our culture embraces different perspectives, open debate, and the will to challenge convention. Change is a constant aspect of our work. We aspire to lead the change in our industry rather than just react to it. Thats why we invite you to take on new challenges, test your ideas, and celebrate success.
The companys approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets under the Employment Equity Act will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
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