Project Manager Health Care - South Africa

Project Manager Health Care - South Africa

About the job:

• Fluency in Portuguese and Advanced level of English.
• University Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from a reputable University.
• Master's Degree in Construction Management or Healthcare field is highly valuable.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in management of large and complex projects.
• Experience in healthcare projects (Private and Public) is a plus.
• Previous experience in Angola/Africa is highly desirable.
• PMP certification or other recognized certification is highly valuable.
• Familiarity with all business functions including HR, finance, supply chain, and IT.
• Knowledge of industry's legal rules and guidelines, healthcare regulations, codes, and standards is highly desirable.
• You have a strong customer focus, influencing skills, and cross-cultural communication and collaboration at all levels of the matrix organization.
• Proven experience in leading improvement projects with demonstrated skills in working collaboratively to identify issues and solve problems.
• Ability to optimize and improve processes and systems, with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to extract relevant information and reach sound conclusions from a variety of data.
• Open to change, able to energize team participants and foster a culture of change in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with authorities and the ability to build strong relationships with local jurisdictions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project, plus ability to work with AutoCAD (REVIT and BIM is appreciated).
• Availability to travel around the country (and other African countries).

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for all aspects of the project, including budgeting, planning, control, reporting, HSE, and quality.
• Coordinate communication with all stakeholders to ensure conformity with requirements and expectations.
• Provide active support and interaction for business development, design, budgeting, procurement, and PMO.
• Monitor progress and deviations to define action plans.
• Conduct risk assessments to define anticipated mitigation plans and implement actions.
• Oversee contracts deliverables and obligations and relations with customers, vendors, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Review financial information and propose adjustments to operational budgets to promote profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with senior management to formulate strategies for project operations during planning and execution.
• Monitor and review the activities of contractors and the supervision team to reach the highest professional standards.
• Coordinate and oversee project activities throughout different phases with a focus on training, commissioning, and handover.
• Foster strong relationships with clients/customers, providing regular project updates and managing expectations to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
• Evaluate regularly the efficiency of business procedures according to organizational objectives and apply improvements.
• Oversee procurement processes and coordinate equipment, material, and resource allocation.
• Ensure Health and Safety standards of staff are met throughout the project cycles to minimize risk of workplace accidents and comply with local regulations according to international standards.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, local and international regulations, and quality assurance protocols.
• Oversee the implementation of technology solutions throughout the organization.