Project Manager (Technical) - Construction at Motion Africa

Reporting to the Group Managing Director, the position will be responsible for providing a centralized approach to improving overall projects’ efficiency.

The position will be responsible for Managing resources and coordinating project demands and also responsible for effective implementation and execution of project as per company / clients’ specification.

The Project Manager will oversees the full project management cycle and the implementation of business initiatives

Key Accountabilities

• Planning and tracking of all company projects and synchronizing project portfolios for effective delivery and prioritization, while adhering to company and client’s guidelines
• Implementing established policies, monitors and controls to ensure the successful management  and reporting of all business projects and initiatives
• Supervising and leading relevant staff to oversee the impacts and interdependencies between projects and working to ensure projects align with the defined goals and objectives
• Providing both verbal and written communication regarding project status, risks and issues and makes recommendations on project decisions to senior management
• Managing allocation of resources to meet work fluctuations and budget and time constraints in the delivery process
• Serving as subject matter expert, providing technical and analytical and guidance to project teams
• Providing support in identifying the appropriate systems and solutions required by departments; assist in performing needs analysis of the relevant business areas and in matching needs to capabilities to ensure the business initiatives and strategy is well executed
• Working with the departments in operational readiness activities to provide support and coordination to ensure adoption of new systems and business processes
• Managing  outsourced contracts and vendors in execution of the corporate strategy
• Managing and directs medium to large scale projects that may not fit into a defined department
• Overall monitoring and management of the execution of business strategy – translates business goals and objectives into concrete strategy and tactical plans
• Working effectively with internal and external clients, third party vendors and senior management in accomplishing project objectives
• Evaluating complex situations accurately and identifies viable solutions that create successful outcomes
• Developing and maintains lesson-learned inputs in the project repository for utilization on future projects

Academic Qualifications and Experience

• BSc Engineering / Construction
• 4 years’ experience in Building and construction sector
• Evidence of implementation of full Project Management cycle