Project Manager at Krones LCS Center East Africa Limited

Overview: The Project Manager contributes to the organizational goals by managing the project and taking responsibility for the effective control of the critical areas, namely; scope of works, timelines, financial costing and quality workmanship and ensures high performance standards in meeting the deliverables of the project.

 Task and Responsibilities

• Organization, planning and validation of all technical activities activities and tasks in collaboration with the clients personnel where appropriate
• Financial management and cost control of the project
• Claim and reclamation management
• Spare and wear parts management in relation to projects
• Co-ordinate all communication between Krones EA, Krones AG and the client
• Manage maintenance contracts
• Manage key account customers
• Manage new installations and commissioning

 Knowledge and experience

• Knowledge in project management principals and techniques
• Knowledge of Krones technology and its range of equipment
• Exposure to complex projects
• Strong verbal and written skills

Qualifications and education required

• Higher National Diploma in Engineering
• 3 years experience in similar field
• Ms Project is an added advantage
• Experience in using SAP
• Solid and proven technical background

Personal competencies

• Self-motivated, independent, solution orientated, deadline driven individual with strong time management skills
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail and strategic thinker
• Project a professional image, lead by example, encourage team work and compliance with work processes and procedures
• Build mutually beneficial relationships internally and externally

 Specific job skills

• Creating and managing project plans, monitoring timelines, resources and address problem areas
• Skilled in time management and strategic planning
• Solid problem solving skills and ability to focus on both strategically and tactically to achieve business goals

Computer Skills

• MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project
• SAP (pref)

Literacy and Numeracy

• Good financial understanding
• Ability to read/write and communicate in English

Management Ability

• Perform varied work assignments and constantly prioritise work load by ensuring that deadlines and clients expectations are met or exceeded where possible
• Ability to work in a high volume and intense working environment
• Solution orientated and results driven
• Professional liaison with all levels of management and technical clients, both internally and externally
• Client focused
• Administration skills
• Project leadership and mentoring skills to colleagues and clients

Other

• Able to travel both domestic and foreign
• Possess a valid passport