Senior Project Manager

SUMMARY:
Senior Project Manager
Our client, a leader in the mining industry, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee large-scale, multi-disciplinary mining projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing project delivery, budgets, costs, schedules, and stakeholder relationships while ensuring profitability and long-term value creation. This role requires frequent travel within the Gauteng area.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Mining Process, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Hydro Metallurgy Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Project Management within the mining industry.
• Proven experience managing large construction, installation, and process-related projects.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, budgeting, scheduling, and contract management.
• Familiarity with PMO governance, project methodologies, and change control processes.

• Develop detailed project plans and maintain monthly schedule updates in line with PMO governance.
• Coordinate internal resources (personnel, equipment, and materials) to ensure project tasks are executed within scope, budget, schedule, and quality standards.
• Ensure external vendors and contractors deliver on time and according to specifications.
• Manage and track project costs, including invoicing and budgetary adjustments.
• Conduct client site visits as required and ensure efficient deployment of project engineers, field engineers, and solutions consultants.
• Cultivate strong client relationships, ensuring project profitability and delivery of customer value in line with predefined success criteria.
• Implement project risk management strategies to minimise risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using formal change control processes.
• Report and escalate client concerns or project blockers to senior management.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation to support delivery and compliance.
• Facilitate proper project handovers, including training and change management activities.
• Delegate project tasks effectively based on junior staff members’ strengths and experience levels.
• Measure project performance using defined KPIs (cost, schedule, scope) to assess success.
• Conduct project retrospectives and report on outcomes upon project completion.