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Project Manager, Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at Rockwell Automation
## Project Manager Apply remote type:
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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa:
Rustenburg, North West, South Africa time type:
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Posted Todayjob requisition :
R26-3033
Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers – amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility – our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.
We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!
Job Description Responsible for successfully planning, controlling, and managing project deliverables to ensure that customer needs are met from order receipt through to final acceptance. Manage the efforts of team members and third-party vendors. Manage the integration and/or development and delivery of deliverables directly to the customer, or in support of a major enterprise-wide project.
** Reporting structure:
Manager, Project Management
**** Requirements:
*** BSc Engineering/ Relevant degree qualification
* Project management qualification (e.g. PMP) favorable
* Further education in business administration or operations, an advantage
* Excellent English language (verbal and written)
* Industry application knowledge is a pre-requisite
* Conversant with MS Project and all MS software products Excel, Access, Word, etc.
* Typically, 3-5 years’ experience in a systems, software, process automation, proposal or application engineering capacity
* Contract management experience an advantage (e.g. NEC/FIDIC)
** Core Competencies
*** Contributes professional & technical expertise
* Collaborates & teams effectively
* Communicates effectively
* Adds value for customers & partners
* Attains results
* Drives productivity
* Drives growth
* Demonstrates business & financial acumen
* Builds our global business & inclusive culture
* Creates focus & motivates others
* Thinks & acts strategically
* Leads change
* Develop people and teams
* Fosters innovation
* Acts courageously
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* Principal duties and responsibilities:
**** Overview
* ** Extensive experience with direct customer contact.
* Able to work and co-ordinate in a team environment
* Typically possesses application or technology knowledge relevant to assigned business or geography.
* Must be able to work in a stressful environment where constructive feedback from others is encouraged.
* Must have excellent conflict / negotiation resolution skills.
* Must be available and willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays to meet customer project commitments.
* Must perform duties in the office or outside the office as part of a project team.
* Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial plants, ships, etc., which may require climbing, working in confined spaces and other unusual work environments.
* Responsible for the preparation and presentation of quotes, sales proposals, and contracts to the customer in compliance with company policies and standards, obtaining the appropriated approvals
* Consult with other functions on issues like pricing, product specification, warranties and product adaptation to ensure that we provide the appropriate business and technical solution to the customer needs
** Functional
* ** May participate in development of business team strategic plan.
* Performs all aspects of project management functions.
* Manages execution of assigned projects within margin targets.
* Manages and reports all resource demand and financial aspects of assigned projects.
* May apply complex and advanced project management and scheduling techniques.
** Leadership
* ** Leads efforts of project personnel on complex projects.
* Coaches and mentors less-experienced engineers assigned to projects.
* Leads project teams typically employing up to 30 engineering professionals and coordinates activities…
Title: Project Manager, Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager
Company: Rockwell Automation
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
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