Project Manager

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Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future. At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world.

With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential.

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Job Posting End Date: 07 April

JOB TITLE: PROJECT MANAGER – SVS GBP, SOUTH AFRICA

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to work in our Grinding, Bulk Pyro, and Stirred Mills Services division. This role is particularly focused on projects in Africa, as well as global projects by being integrated into a global pool of project managers. The professional will be responsible for managing the entire project lifecycle, from early stages such as Handover, Kick Off Meeting and creating allocations in SAP to budget control and recording of lessons learned.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage projects ranging from low to high complexity, ensuring that engineering-released packages are activated in SAP.
2. Collaborate with global teams in supply chain, engineering, procurement, and logistics to ensure successful project execution.
3. Create and monitor all purchasing requisitions within SAP, ensuring accurate budget maintenance and project financial flow.
4. Maintain the project's costs and revenues in SAP.
5. Collect and document lessons learned throughout the project lifecycle.
6. Conduct meetings with internal and external stakeholders, reporting progress, risks, and corrective actions clearly and effectively in both Spanish and English.
7. Manage relationships with clients and suppliers, ensuring timely, budget-compliant, and quality project deliveries.
8. Implement risk mitigation plans and ensure compliance with local and international standards.
9. Defend the interests of the Business Area and safeguard the profitability of the projects.
10. Demonstrate a high capacity to identify requirements from the early stages of the project and ensure that final deliverables meet contractual requirements.

Who You Are:

1. Matric (Grade 12).
2. Degree in Engineering.
3. An MBA in Project Management will be considered an asset.
4. Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with solid experience in the mining sector in Africa.
5. Experience in international projects with interfaces outside Africa will be highly valued.
6. Proficiency in SAP, especially in the MM (Materials Management), PS (Project Systems), and SD (Sales and Distribution) modules.
7. Proven ability to quantify and mobilize the necessary organizational resources for executing large-scale projects.
8. Proven experience in managing complex stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, and internal areas such as engineering and procurement.
9. Experience managing projects in global companies and multicultural environments.
10. Knowledge of regulatory practices in the mining sector in the African continent.
11. Flexibility to work on projects outside of Africa according to global demands.
12. Availability for international travel to visit clients, suppliers, and other organizational offices.
13. Understanding and experience in tracking KPIs such as On-Time Delivery, On-Time Payment, and Net Sales.

Behavioural Competencies:

1. Strategic leadership and the ability to engage cross-functional teams at various hierarchical levels.
2. Excellent communication and emotional intelligence, with the ability to mediate conflicts and make decisions under pressure.
3. Ability to work independently, with a strong focus on results.

Hard and Soft Skills that are Essential for this Role:

1. Fluency in Portuguese; French is a plus.
2. Willingness / Ability to travel.

What's in it for You:

An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.

Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.

Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.

A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential.

Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.

Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance.

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Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.