Engineering Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead and deliver engineering development, installation, and service-related projects across Africa and selected international markets.

This role is responsible for end-to-end project management of engineering and product development initiatives, ensuring alignment with business strategy, effective execution, and successful delivery from concept through to commissioning and ongoing support. The incumbent will play a key leadership role in coordinating cross-functional teams, managing risks, and driving innovation within the organisation’s engineering portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Programme Management

• Manage and deliver multiple engineering, mining, and technical projects across Africa and international markets
• Plan, execute, monitor, and close projects, including scheduling, budgeting, scope, and resource allocation
• Develop and maintain detailed project work plans and revise as required
• Monitor project performance (cost, schedule, scope, risk and decisions) and provide regular reporting to stakeholders
• Ensure all project documentation is complete, accurate, and maintained in line with governance standards
  
  

• Lead and support new product development in alignment with innovation strategy
• Contribute to engineering activities including design reviews, change requests, and project evaluations
• Participate in requirements definition, architecture reviews, and validation processes
• Ensure engineering outputs comply with system engineering and configuration management and certification standards
  
  

• Act as the central coordination point between engineering teams, contractors, suppliers, and customers
• Manage cross-functional teams spanning mechanical, electronic software, and hardware disciplines
• Mentor and guide team members in project management best practices
• Facilitate internal and client meetings and maintain clear communication at all levels
  
  

• Manage subcontractors and suppliers, including Statements of Work (SOW), deliverables, and performance
• Verify quality and completeness of deliverables prior to approvals and payments
• Coordinate resource planning with functional managers and production teams
  
  

• Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate project risks, issues/ incidents
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards across all sites
• Apply project management methodologies (Agile, PMBOK, PRINCE2)
• Drive continuous improvement in project management processes
  
  

• Support customer-facing project delivery, including installations, commissioning, field trials and proof of concepts.
• Assist in business development activities, proposals, and client engagements
• Provide technical and project input to marketing, production, and R&D functions
  
  

• Extensive travel across Africa (including Botswana, Ghana, and the DRC) and internationally
• Ability to work in remote, high-pressure, and challenging site environments
• Flexibility to support multi-site and international operations.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electronic, Mechanical, Systems, Industrial, or related)
• Postgraduate qualification (advantageous)
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent)
• Experience in mining equipment, infrastructure, or heavy engineering sectors
• Exposure to R&D, product development, and certification environments
• Knowledge of technologies such as instrumentation, gas detection, or collision warning systems (advantageous)
• Proven experience as a Project Manager in a mining, industrial, or engineering environment
• Strong background in engineering project delivery and/or technical services
• Experience managing multi-site and international projects, preferably in Africa
• Ability to manage complex, fast-paced, and high-pressure environments
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and coordination skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Experience in cross-functional engineering environments (hardware, software, mechanical, etc.)
  
  

• Knowledge of system engineering processes and configuration management
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• Familiarity with project tools and platforms
• Strong understanding of risk management and project governance frameworks
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across regions.