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Senior Program Manager – ESKOM Jobs in Midrand, South Africa at Honeywell

You will report directly to our General Manager and you’ll work out of our Johannesburg, South Africa location on a Hybrid work schedule.

The Senior Program Manager is responsible for the successful execution of large-scale automation and digitalisation projects within the power generation sector, primarily supporting Honeywell’s programs with Eskom. The role provides end-to-end program leadership including engineering execution, construction oversight, commissioning, financial governance, and customer stakeholder management.

The immediate focus of the role is oversight of active Eskom programs such as Medupi and associated generation projects. Beyond these programs, the role will also support execution of other Honeywell projects across utilities, mining, energy, and industrial customers in Sub-Saharan Africa when required.

The position plays a critical role in ensuring disciplined project execution, protecting margin, maintaining customer confidence, and enabling Honeywell to convert backlog and new opportunities into successful project outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Execution & Delivery

Lead the execution of complex automation and control system programs for Eskom and other strategic customers, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.

Oversee all phases of project delivery including:

  • Engineering design and system integration
  • Final customer acceptance and project close-out

    • Ensure projects are executed in accordance with Honeywell project governance standards, including schedule control, change management, and milestone management.

    Financial & Commercial Management

    Maintain full accountability for project financial performance including:

  • Forecasting and Estimate at Completion (EAC) updates

    • Ensure timely invoicing, cash collection, and financial reporting in alignment with Honeywell financial processes and tools.

    Customer & Stakeholder Management

    Serve as the primary Honeywell delivery interface with Eskom and other key customers.

  • Customer engineering and operations teams
  • EPC contractors and site construction teams
  • Honeywell engineering, supply chain, and services teams

    • Manage customer expectations, technical escalations, and commercial discussions to ensure successful program outcomes.

    Cross-Functional Leadership

    Lead multidisciplinary teams across engineering, commissioning, supply chain, project controls, and field services.

  • Engineering teams responsible for CBMS, DCS, control systems, and instrumentation
  • Lifecycle Services (LSS) teams supporting installed systems
  • Sales and business development teams for opportunity conversion

    • Provide leadership and direction to project managers, engineers, and site teams.

    Risk Management & Governance

    Identify and proactively manage program risks related to schedule, cost, technical integration, safety, and customer expectations.

    Drive disciplined use of project governance tools and processes including scheduling, risk registers, project reviews, and execution planning.

    YOU MUST HAVE

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in project or program management within industrial automation, power generation, or infrastructure environments.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering large complex projects involving control systems, instrumentation, or building management
  • Experience working in site-based execution and commissioning environments
  • Strong financial and commercial project management capability
  • Experience delivering projects within Eskom or power generation environments
  • Strong understanding of program management principles and methodologies.
  • Experience managing complex customer programs with multiple stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.

    • WE VALUE

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.
  • Experience operating in matrix organizations and cross-regional…

    • Title: Senior Program Manager – ESKOM

    Company: Honeywell

    Location: Midrand, South Africa

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