Engineering Project ManagerPurpose of the role:
Responsible for providing overall project management for the company's product developments. The engineering project manager will be looked to for guidance and decision-making on major issues related to the execution and delivery. Will maintain an ongoing work plan and will ensure that all development work carried out is in alignment with the goals and objectives of the Innovation Strategy as defined by the Executive and Chief Innovation Officer. This individual will be a key contributor to the engineering team for planning, budgeting and other general management issues, as well as in mentoring others in project management practices.
Minimum Experience Required:4-7 years' experience in the electronic, engineering fieldHardware and software R&D experience (non-negotiable)Gas detection technologies experience beneficialKnowledge of Collision Warning and Detection technologiesSCADAInstrumentation and ControlExperience in working in a multi-disciplinary environment (advantages)Minimum Qualifications Required:Bachelor's degree in electronic/computer engineering/software engineeringMasters or doctoral level degree (advantageous)Competencies:Experienced in Electronic Engineering DevelopmentExperience in budget managementExperience in subcontractor managementExtensive experience in Engineering Project ManagementExperience with Prince or PMBOK project management methodologiesExtensive experience managing in a cross-functional team environment, which includes but are not limited to, hardware, firmware, software and mechanical disciplinesKnowledge of the System Engineering Process and Configuration ManagementStrong background in hardware or software R&DExperienced in formal qualification and certification proceduresExperienced in Configuration ManagementExperienced with support ticketing systems and life cycle managementFamiliar with Atlassian – Confluence and JIRAWell versed in communication techniques and technologiesStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsStrong written and oral communications skillsAdvantageous Skills:Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to lead other engineers effectivelyExperience in engineering procurementKnowledge of gas detection technologiesKnowledge of Collision Warning and Detection technologiesIntrinsic Safety experience beneficialFamiliar with certification procedures at SABS, MSHA, ATEx, ANZExExperience in heavy engineering or mining environmentsSoftware Programming: Python, C, C++, ROSHardware Design: PCB Layout and ManufacturingResponsibilities:Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing requirementsManages resources in conjunction with functional managers, production and sub-contractorsManages day-to-day operational aspects of project and scopeEffectively manages project risk through risk management strategies and planningEffectively manages project deliverables through resourcing, budget and scope management planningMonitors and reports on schedule, cost, scope and riskPrepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance proceduresEnsures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriatelyContributes and actively participates in general engineering activities (meetings, discussions, activities, engineering change requests, etc.)Actively participates in and contributes to engineering project reviews, including documentation reviews and project reviewsContributes to overall engineering team performance and successesComplies with and applies internally defined and established project management standards and policies including rolling wave, agile and hybrid methodologiesProvides recommendations for project management process improvementActively participates in reviews of requirements, architectures and designsComplies with established standards and best operating practicePerforms prototyping and modelling to validate interpretation of requirements, architecture and designsIdentifies related problems before resources are committed to addressing designs and architecturesConfiguration:All documentation to be configured in accordance with internal configuration management policies and proceduresIssue tracking to be conducted in accordance with established standards and proceduresActively participates in formal baseline establishmentsAdheres to ECR processes and proceduresPreserves the integrity and traceability of the configuration throughout the system life cycleBudget and Project Inputs:Provides inputs required for project scoping (work breakdown, coordination)Provides inputs for project scheduling and estimation (timescales, required level-of-effort)Identifies assumptions and potential risks to be considered during estimation and scopingSuggests risk reduction and mitigation measuresIdentifies opportunities for project artefact reuseIdentifies opportunities for efficiency and savingsSupplier Management:Provides inputs required for contractor's/supplier's estimated levels-of-effort (work breakdown, coordination)Prepares Statements of Work (SOW's) for contractors' work allocations as required by project managementIdentifies assumptions and potential risks to be considered during estimation and scopingSuggests risk reduction and mitigation measuresImplements risk reduction and mitigation measures to ensure contractors'/suppliers' successEnsures contractors'/suppliers' deliverables meet quality and performance criteria prior to invoice sign-offsConfirms contractors'/supplier's invoices match deliverables and quoted level-of-effort invoiced for
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