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

Description:

You will be 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.

You will report directly to the  Manager, Project Management located in South Africa Rustenburg.

Required education:

BSc Engineering/ Relevant degree qualification Project management qualification (e.g. PMP) preferrable Further education in business administration or operations, an advantage Excellent English language (verbal and written)

Experience required for Professional Level:

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 or application engineering capacity Min 3 years of proven documented project management experience 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

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 with support teams and other capabilities. May lead internal project process improvement efforts.

Interpersonal

Responsible for resource scheduling to meet project plan requirements. Negotiates and prepares change orders with customers. Serves as the primary interface with customer for assigned projects. Supports an environment conducive to successful team interaction. Must have excellent negotiation skills.

Business

Acts as Rockwell Automation representative for assigned projects. Complete responsibility for successful outcome of projects.  Manages single projects up to 1 M€ and a multiple project portfolio of up to 20 projects. May manage subcontracts that include labour and/or fixed price deliverables. Responsible for meeting project schedule, margin, and customer satisfaction targets. Builds partnerships at the business management level of key customers. Often leads efforts to prepare commercial strategy for complex system applications. Responsible for following all applicable corporate, company, governmental and regulatory policies and procedures as appropriate for this position. Deliver projects to the quality standards and constraints dictated by the business and the customer’s industry Ensure that all project administration is completed and project files are maintained Work with the internal Proposal  team to generate priced proposals for existing and future customers Primary P&L responsibility for managed projects Full stake holder management of all projects

In accordance with Rockwell Automation’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. 

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