This role involves offering project management services to SARAO program managers and management for Engineering, Technology Research, and Development initiatives aimed at facilitating the construction of major Radio Astronomy facilities. This includes leading Infrastructure, Technology Research and Development projects throughout the entire project lifecycle, adhering to SARAO's established procedures and processes, which include project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closing phases. The delivery approach should also include the integration of established technical solution processes i.e. System/Product Lifecycle Engineering processes. In addition, the responsibilities encompass generating all essential project management documents, such as Project Management plans, ancillary plans, budgets, schedules, resource allocation, and progress reports as needed. The role includes delivering specific projects in accordance with contractual agreements (i.e. NEC4, FIDIC, GCC).Key Responsibilities:Provide project management services to SARAO program managers and management in the execution of Technology Research and Development projects to support the construction of major Radio Astronomy facilities.Project Planning & Integration: Identify project deliverables and develop success criteria; Develop project implementation plan and its subsidiary plans; Establish performance measurement baselines (scope, schedule, cost, resources & quality); Lead various reviews and acquire project plan approval.Project Execution: Direct and manage project work; Manage project deliverables; Acquire resources, develop and manage teams; Conduct Procurement according to established NRF policy and procedure; Contract Management according to established SARAO and SKAO procedures; (GCC, FIDIC, NEC4 (CEMAR)); Manage quality; Implement risk responses; Manage communications; Manage stakeholder engagement; Verify and validate project deliverables.Effectively oversee and manage project work, including baseline analysis, stakeholder engagement, risk monitoring, scope control, schedule management, cost control, resource management, procurement, quality assurance, and integrated change control.Conduct lessons learned, review project performance, finalize agreements, manage the transition of the final product, service, or result, and formally close the project or phase.Experience in delivering projects following Traditional, Agile, and/or Hybrid project management approaches and managing remote teams.Monthly reporting on the project status to Programme Managers and Senior Management.Conduct Procurement according to established NRF policy and procedure.Contribute towards the development and/or maintenance of project management framework and processes.Support the developmental plan of junior project managers and graduate trainees.Key Requirements:Qualification:Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent honours degree in a suitable Engineering fieldECSA or equivalent professional registration (Advantageous)Experience:At least 8 years' experience in a project management role with demonstrated successful project deliveryAt least 3 years of contract management experience in accordance with FIDIC, NEC and/or GCC contractsProven track record of executing major engineering research, development and construction projects in accordance with established System/Product Lifecycle Engineering processesExperience in leading and managing multidisciplinary teams of senior professionalsClosing Date: 20 September 2024
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