Overview
The Project Manager contributes to the organizational goals by managing the project and taking responsibility for the effective control of the critical areas, namely; scope of works, timelines, financial costing and quality workmanship and ensures high performance standards in meeting the deliverables of the project.
Task and Responsibilities
Organization, planning and validation of all technical activities and tasks in collaboration with the clients personnel where appropriate
Cost control of the project
Claim and reclamation management
Spare and wear parts management in relation to projects
Co-ordinate all communication between Krones EA, Krones AG and the client
Manage maintenance contracts
Manage key account customers
Manage new machine installations and commissioning, overhauls, retrofits, audits
Travel frequently to customers and attend relevant projects and meetings
Ensure that projects are effectively monitored ,checked,documented and correctly verified
Responsibility to achieve project targets i.e contract conditions,customer satisfaction,budgetery control profitability and timelines.
Knowledge and experience
Knowledge in project management principals and techniques
Knowledge of Krones technology and its range of equipment
Exposure to complex projects
Strong verbal and written skills
Qualifications and education required
Higher National Diploma or Unversity Degree in Engineering/Project Management
3-5 years experience in similar role and preferably in Tobacco, Aluminium Manufacturing,oil and gas,mining or motorvehicle industry
Ms Project is an added advantage
Personal competencies
Self-motivated, independent, solution orientated, deadline driven individual with strong time management skills
Strong analytical ability, attention to detail and strategic thinker
Project a professional image, lead by example, encourage team work and compliance with work processes and procedures
Build mutually beneficial relationships internally and externally
Specific job skills
Creating and managing project plans, monitoring timelines, resources and address problem areas
Skilled in time management and strategic planning
Solid problem solving skills and ability to focus on both strategically and tactically to achieve business goals
Computer Skills
MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project
SAP (pref)
Literacy and Numeracy
Good financial understanding
Ability to read/write and communicate in English
Management Ability
Perform varied work assignments and constantly prioritise work load by ensuring that deadlines and clients expectations are met or exceeded where possible
Ability to work in a high volume and intense working environment
Solution orientated and results driven
Professional liaison with all levels of management and technical clients, both internally and externally
Client focused
Administration skills
Project leadership and mentoring skills to colleagues and clients
Other
Able to travel both domestic and foreign
Possess a valid passport
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: joinus@krones.co.ke using the position as subject of email.
Apply via :
joinus@krones.co.ke
