Aerospace Project Manager

Recruiter:

JenRec Recruitment

Job Ref:

Date posted:

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Location:

CapeTown, South Africa

Salary:

Highly Negotiable

SUMMARY:
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to make a significant impact in the aerospace sector while advancing their career in a dynamic and supportive environment

POSITION INFO:

An innovative aerospace engineering and consulting firm is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Engineering Project Manager to join their dynamic team. This role presents a unique opportunity to manage high-impact projects related to gas turbine and missile systems. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to guide and inspire a team in a fast-paced, technical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, develop, and manage aerospace engineering projects, ensuring they align with overall organizational objectives.
Provide interim and quarterly status reports to senior management, clients, and stakeholders.
Contribute to the development of long-term budgets covering manpower, training, facilities, and equipment.
Ensure comprehensive understanding of project history, status, and potential future challenges to meet contractual milestones.
Lead efforts to build and expand the Project Management Group, enhancing its efficiency to support all project management functions and requirements.
Guide and integrate a team of experienced engineers to achieve project goals effectively.
Support business development by contributing to proposals for spin-off projects and new business opportunities.
Proactively create and improve tools, techniques, and processes to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet technical specifications.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
A minimum of 5 years of experience managing engineering projects.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to report effectively to senior management and clients.
Proven leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

Formal project management certification or qualification.
Strong background in aerospace or mechanical engineering.

Candidate Attributes: The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, able to thrive both independently and in team settings. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence are essential. The firm values high standards and expects all team members to uphold these principles in delivering world-class solutions.

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