Senior Project Manager: Product Development Projects

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the delivery of product development projects across a diverse portfolio, ranging from urgent small‑scale efforts to complex, multidisciplinary programmes. The incumbent will also work across all phases of the product lifecycle – concept, development, industrialisation – and coordinate efforts across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and commercial functions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Definition & Initiation: Define project objectives, deliverables, and scope in alignment with strategic and customer requirements.
• Planning & Control: Develop and maintain appropriate project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify, assess, and manage risks and issues, and contribute to the development of risk response strategies
• Execution & Delivery: Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality expectations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate effective communication and alignment across internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, international customers, and executive management.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor project progress using designated planning and reporting tools. Track cost and schedule performance and initiate corrective actions as required.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to project governance, company policies, export control regulations, and product development procedures.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the ongoing development of project management processes, tools, and best practices.
• Adheres and implements Rheinmetall Denel Munitions Policies and Procedures and ensures compliance to ISO Standards with respect to SHE/Quality/Environmental/Energy.

• BTech or B.Eng degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent qualification.
• At least 5 years’ experience in Project Management.
• Solid technical foundation with hands on experience in engineering or product development environments contributing to or coordinating activities within product development or engineering projects.
• Formal project management experience will be beneficial.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary projects, with exposure to export-controlled or regulated environments considered an advantage.
• Formal project management training (e.g., PMP®, PRINCE2®, IPMA, graduate or post-graduate courses in project management) will be advantageous.
• Strong planning, financial analysis, and risk management skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Excel, SAP, etc.)
• Experience with Siemens Teamcenter is advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Highly organised, self-directed, and capable of managing multiple priorities with minimal support.

• Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus and pension fund
• Medical Schemes
• Stable employer background
• Opportunity to work on major projects within our Weapons and Ammunition Division
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing
• Career development and progress opportunities
• Individual and diverse training opportunities and programs (Bursary Schemes)
• Subsidized canteen on site with themed days and multiple dietary options
• Innovative and dynamic working environment and culture
• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do
• Participation in (international) Rheinmetall activities and events

Rheinmetall Denel Munition is an Employment Equity Employer that gives preference to suitable candidates who add to the diversity of the company.