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Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar power plants and we continue to deepen our market position and broaden our offerings. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present in the Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
Main purpose of positionCurrently we are looking for a Project Technical Manager in Cape Town, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our Project Technical Manager, you will be responsible for all of the technical deliverables from project structuring through to technical handover on on a dedicated project, or portfolio of linked projects. The desired end-result is to ensure that projects stick to planned timeline, cost and quality, through:
- thought out and smart project structuring that understands and actively considers the anticipated requirements and constraints during design and construction phase.
- careful management of the detailed engineering process, ensuring that engineering output is provided timeously as per the project programme and functional requirements.
- a structured and proactive approach to construction that adequately and accurately caters for risk and high levels of quality implementation.
To do this the PTM will plan, manage and facilitate all technical tasks and processes, with the assistance of the Engineering team, towards ensuring projects are structured and delivered in a technically compliant manner as required by the Project Technical Function.
Main ResponsibilitiesSupport to Structuring Phase of Projects: During the structuring phase, the Project Technical Manager has 3 key functions
- Review and approval of technical supply contracts ensuring that the Plant is technically compliant with the PPA, Grid Code and other critical project documents (such as the Scatec functional requirements, project programme and permit and licensing conditions etc.).
- Managing and facilitating the detailed design as per the Scatec Solar Operating system.
- Ensuring that the project programme is reasonable and accurately considers the detailed Design Timeline, key equipment procurement and allowance for commissioning, testing and local Grid Connection requirements
These can be further broken down as follows:
- Follow the guidelines and prescribed company structures as outlined by the Operating System
- Plan and manage engineering resources to ensure tasks are completed and delivered on time, especially with regards to detailed design and contract technical inputs.
- Ensure all technical parameters in the Project Documents (such as the functional requirements) are incorporated in the Final Project Design.
- Understand technical and environmental constraints inherent in the project and ensure this is carried through in the detailed design and project contracts.
- Manage and interface with contractors, utilities and equipment suppliers to establish, negotiate and align all technical aspects of the project
- Establish timelines and schedules based on the project schedule and contracts to ensure successful interconnection, commissioning and grid code compliance
- Assist Business Development to obtain all project permits and licenses, in terms of required engineering input
- Support Supply Chain with technical inputs to the following activities:
- Review (S) - EPC and/or contractor proposals for compliance technically and contractually
- Specification of the spare parts list to be delivered after Execution is completed.
- Manage the process to complete the technical schedules of the relevant project contracts
- Prepare formal requests, responses or clarifications towards contractors and consultants
- Manage the technical scoring and evaluation of all bids, equipment and contractors
- Lead and manage the technical due diligence process towards the Lenders Technical Advisors
- Assist the PM to establish and mitigate technical risks through an effective and updated Risk Register
- Set up Doc Control and filing protocols to proactively limit time from COD to TTO
- Represent and drive the technical solution when interfacing with internal stakeholders such as the SPV, Asset Management, Business development and others; as we as all external stakeholders typical to a project
Support to projects in delivery/execution
- Follow-up and coordination of engineering discussions with subcontractors and suppliers on all technical matters
- Manage and assess design change requests to be approved by the Lead Engineer and Project Manager
- Assist supply chain with closing out and clarification of key supply contract schedules
- Clarify and agree interfaces towards the grid and the grid operator.
- Ensure all technical standards are defined prior to the start of construction.
- Visit site on a regular basis to ensure that construction is being implemented as per the design and in line with relevant technical standards and desired quality
- Plan and manage technical resources (engineering, as-well-as external consultants) throughout the execution stage to ensure resources are available as needed and notified in advance as required
- Provide early warning to the PM on any issues in the project that may influence connection dates or the quality of the final product
- Assist with training of document controllers on site regarding the operating system and project documents
- Assist the SPV representative with clarifications towards lenders and Employer’s Technical Advisors
- Ensure that SSO remains compliant to its contractual obligations set in the Project Documents
- Contribute to drafting the relevant project reports (Bi-weekly, monthly etc.)
- Assist the Quality Department with input into technical queries
- Attend and support during project meetings with contractors and utilities
- Establish the plant commissioning and utility compliance plans and procedures.
- Plan and manage the hot commissioning phase of the plant in coordination with the Site Commissioning manager and Site Construction Manager
- Support in project close out phase by preparing and gathering technical documents as needed to achieve TTO on time
As a general note, the PTM is not expected to be an expert in the detailed design of power plants, but is expected to be well versed and understand core elements of the design philosophy of the plant, particularly when it comes to the electrical, communication and control design of the plant, and how it pertains deliverables above (Contractual inputs; guarantees and warrantees; Contractor VO assessments; establishment of the Commissioning plan, TTO, etc.). Similarly, the PTM is not expected to be a legal or project finance expert but should have a clear experience and understanding of these structures, and the techno-commercial inputs required.
Qualifications- Degree in Electrical / Electronical, Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering
- Masters Degree in Engineering
- 7+ year of engineering experience - Minimum 5 years’ experience in construction 7+ year of general engineering experience; or technical project management experience; or equivalent project engineering experience.
- An excellent knowledge of MS Office, and project reporting
- Exposure to Utility Scale PV / Wind Project execution, developed and executed under Project Finance structures.
- Ideal: Project Management Certificate
- 3+ years renewable energy experience; Lenders Technical Due Diligence; Owner’s Engineer workstreams
- Exposure to High Voltage Networks and Sub-Stations.
- Based in Cape Town and able to travel to site frequently
It is part of every employee's term of reference to contribute to Scatec group’s vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:
- Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
- Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritize and work independently
- Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
- Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude
For the particular role we also expect
- Advanced understanding of basic electrical design and operation of LV/HV and DC/AC systems, distribution and transmission network and physical aspects of renewable energy systems (solar, wind), with a view of planning and implement commissioning, testing and Grid Code Compliance of the plant
- Expert understanding of all relevant contracts (EPC, FIM, O&M, Grid Connection, PPA, etc) and ensure compliance with all contractual requirements
- Ability to understand and mitigate risk to project programme, quality and cost, in respect to the project baseline, and Scatec’s minimum requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively with other departments, external parties such as suppliers, contractors, lenders, O&M and management. Ability to create trust and build confidence in our abilities
Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.
Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.
Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.
Seniority level- Mid-Senior level
- Full-time
- Engineering and Information Technology
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We are a Digital Product Engineering company that is scaling in a big way! We build products, services, and experiences that inspire, excite, and delight. We work at scale — across all devices and digital mediums, and our people exist everywhere in the world (19000+ experts across 37+ countries, to be exact). Our work culture is dynamic and non-hierarchical. We are looking for great new colleagues. That is where you come in!
Job DescriptionMust Have Skills: Project Management Certification (PMP/PMBOK)
Good To Have Skills: Agile and Scrum Certification
Responsibilities:
- To plan, direct and coordinate the activities of enterprise-wide projects to ensure that project goals are accomplished and to develop project plans specifying goals.
- Expertise with strategy, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, and allocation of available resources in line with the business strategy.
- Banking experience would be a plus.
- Background with HR Systems Project implementations would be advantageous.
- Agile and Scrum Certification; PMP / PMBOK is essential.
- Please note that resource must be onsite.
Technical Project Manager
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Cape Town | Full-Time | Global Impact Projects
Hey you! Are you the kind of person who thrives on juggling complex design projects, wrangling a world-class team of creatives, and making sure every screw and pixel is in the right place? Then read on. We’re formula D_, and we’re not your average design firm. We’re experience designers on a mission—to design spaces and experiences that spark positive global change. Think immersive science centers, tech-forward museum exhibits, conservation showcases, and next-gen educational play zones—all aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Now we’re looking for a Technical Project Manager to join our Cape Town studio and lead the magic behind the scenes. You’ll coordinate interior architecture, AV tech, interactive experiences, and everything in between, all while keeping a keen eye on timelines, budgets, and quality.
What You’ll Be Owning- Leading bespoke design + build projects from concept to client handover
- Scoping, scheduling, and keeping everything tight on Monday.com
- Managing suppliers across joinery, metalwork, 3D printing, AV, electronics—you name it
- Making sure client dreams stay realistic (but still dreamy)
- Acting as the glue between creative, technical, and operational teams
- Keeping compliance and safety in check across all touchpoints
- Bringing energy, foresight, and calm to fast-paced international projects
- A degree in architecture, interior architecture, or industrial design
- 5–10 years wrangling custom design/fabrication projects
- Tech-savvy with Rhino, Grasshopper, CAD, and ideally Twinmotion
- Great with specs and shop drawings—and even better with people
- Experience in exhibit build-outs, AV integration, or structural design? Big bonus
- The calm confidence to deliver quality on deadline, without breaking a sweat
- You’ll lead award-winning, high-profile projects that change the way people see the world and behave in it
- You’ll have the opportunity to travel internationally and work with clients and creatives from every corner
- You’ll join a team that makes room for fun, values inclusivity, and pushes creative boundaries
- You’ll help shape experiences that inspire action—on climate, education, conservation, and beyond
- And yes, the salary is competitive, the culture is electric, and the coffee is strong. R45-55'000
Sound like your next adventure? Let’s talk. Apply now and show us what you’re made of. Formula D_ is proudly committed to inclusivity and sustainability. We welcome diverse voices and perspectives—it’s how we build better worlds.
#J-18808-LjbffrSenior Project Manager South Africa
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Location : Johannesburg(flexibility to travel within Africa and Europe)
Join HDF Energy, a global pioneer in hydrogen power, and help drive the energy transition. As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead complex projects in the renewable energy sector, leveraging agile methodologies to optimize processes and outcomes.
Management of complex projects- Managing project cost estimates and identifying budget optimization opportunities.
- Preparing and obtaining approval for administrative and environmental permit applications.
- Organizing consultation processes with local authorities and stakeholders to secure the necessary approvals.
- Developing and maintaining the project development schedule, ensuring key milestones are met.
- Overseeing the project development phase up to financial closing.
- Ensuring compliance with quality, health, safety, and environmental commitments at every stage.
- Coordinating all internal and external stakeholders (technical teams, finance, legal, local partners, etc.).
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of project management tools and processes within HDF.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and motivate cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills when engaging with internal stakeholders, authorities, and local partners.
- Strong sense of organization and priority management, with a focus on meeting deadlines and project milestones.
- Analytical mindset and proven problem-solving abilities, anticipating risks and identifying effective solutions.
- High level of adaptability in complex and fast-changing environments.
- Strong collaboration skills, fostering a positive and productive team dynamic.
- Clear results-oriented mindset with a commitment to quality.
- Ability to perform under pressure with resilience and maintain focus during critical project phases.
Be part of an innovative and fast-growing company committed to combating climate change.
Work on cutting-edge hydrogen and renewable energy projects.
Play a key role in the sustainable energy transformation of a strategic African country.
#J-18808-LjbffrSenior T&I Project Manager
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Tronox is a vertically integrated producer of titanium dioxide and inorganic chemicals. Tronox mines and processes titanium ore, zircon, and other materials. Our products add brightness and durability to paints, plastics, paper, and other everyday products. Our approximately 6,500 employees across six continents have an uncompromising focus on operating safe, reliable and responsible facilities. Our South African operations are located in two regions of the country, Kwa-Zulu Natal, and the Western Cape. Our current employee compliment in South Africa is approximately (1875) employees, which results in a vibrant human resource environment.
At Tronox, we believe living our values allows us to create a stronger, more successful company for everyone who works with us. We care deeply about our people, and we seek to attract and retain talented individuals who share our values. These are:
- We have an uncompromising focus on operating safe, reliable and responsible facilities
- We honor our responsibility to create value for stakeholders
- We treat others with respect, and act with personal and organizational integrity
- We build our organization with diverse, talented people who make a positive difference, and we invest in their success
- We are adaptable, decisive, and effective
- We are trustworthy and reliable, and we build mutually rewarding relationships
- We share accountability and have high expectations for ourselves and one another
- We do the right work the right way in every aspect of our business
- We celebrate the joy of working together to accomplish great things
Position Title Senior T&I Project Manager (Fixed Term)
Location Namakwa Sands Northern Operations (Mine Site)
Position OverviewThis role is located at Tronox's Namakwa Sands Northern Operations (mining, concentration, and separation facilities) on the west coast of South Africa. The ideal candidate will apply their talent, enthusiasm, and expertise in managing projects that will maximize the value in the production of Safe, Quality, Sustainable, Low-cost Tons.
Primary Responsibilities- Manage the full project lifecycle to ensure delivery within scope, schedule, and budget
- Develop and maintain project scopes, business cases, work breakdown structures, and budgets
- Track and report on progress, manage risks, and implement corrective actions when needed
- Ensure all designs and installations comply with engineering codes and site standards
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement, contractor coordination, and cross-functional collaboration
- Lead quality assurance and SHE compliance during all project phases
- Conduct site visits, evaluate tenders, and oversee procurement and contract documentation
- Support capital planning, equipment commissioning, and asset integration into maintenance systems
- Promote continuous improvement by applying lessons learned and industry best practices
- Assist in strategic alignment of projects with broader site and departmental goals
- B. Eng / BSc. Eng / Btech Engineering or equivalent NQF Level 7 (Mandatory)
- Minimum 10 years’ role specific experience within a heavy industry / mining / mineral or chemical processing / production environment (Mandatory)
- Minimum 5 years Management / Supervisory experience (Mandatory)
- Project Management Qualification (Advantageous)
- Proven experience with project management frameworks (e.g., PMBOK, Agile)
- Solid understanding of engineering disciplines and relevant industry standards
- Familiarity with Construction Regulations, OHS Act and MHS act.
- Strong leadership, change management, and conflict resolution capabilities
- Effective in risk assessment, planning, budgeting, and performance tracking
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
- Proficient in SAP, MS Office, and project portfolio tools (e.g., EPPM, Planview)
- Understanding of capital budgeting, supply chain, and contract processes
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Personal attributes required: Confident, tenacious, innovative, self-motivated, responsible, team worker, adaptable, analytically able, client oriented, pro-active and strongly oriented towards excellence in project management.
- Drive for results, strong interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills.
- Should be able to work under pressure
- Closing Date: 11 June 2025
- Applications received without the supporting documents and/or after the closing date will not be considered.
- Pre- screening evaluation will form part of the selection process.
- Successful applicants will be required to undergo a medical assessment.
- Psychometric evaluations may form part of the selection process
- Please note that appointments will be made in accordance with the Tronox Employment Equity Policy. Females and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
By sending your CV and application you agree to:
- The processing of your personal information and sharing it with third parties for verifications.
- The exercising of your rights provided for by POPIA.
- To acknowledge that TRONOX (Pty) Ltd will keep the record of your personal information confidential.
- Should you not hear from Tronox Namakwa Sands within (4) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.
Distributed Systems Software Engineer, Python / Go
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We are seeking a software engineer with a passion for building and validating resilient distributed systems. At Canonical you can build a career and drive the success of those leveraging Canonical's Ubuntu and Juju to build multi-cloud deployable cloud applications.
We see quality engineering as a first class engineering practice and are looking for people who can bring deep engineering insights and a data driven approach to test automation, reporting and data analytics.
The Distributed Systems testing team at Canonical is responsible for ensuring the high quality of Canonical's Cloud solutions based on Juju, Terraform, OpenStack, Kubernetes when deployed under highly diverse conditions, from bare metal in customer data centers to public clouds like AWS, GCE, Azure.
As a software engineer you will have the opportunity to develop CI pipelines which power Canonical's cloud integration testing and reporting. Upcoming initiatives you will have the opportunity to contribute to include expanding deployment capabilities to new clouds and developing AI/ML pipelines for automatic analysis of test results. A successful candidate is interested in tackling these problems, as well as imagining and leading new initiatives within the team and across Canonical.
Location: this is a Globally remote role
What your day will look like
- Create automated testing approaches and infrastructure for validating reliability, performance, and resilience of cloud orchestration tools and applications
- Enable engineering teams across Canonical to develop software with confidence by making distributed system testing tooling available across the company
- Enhance continuous integration pipelines for deploying and testing Canonical's cloud native products such as Kubeflow
- Deploy, manage, and debug highly distributed systems
- Monitor and report on automated testing efforts
- Collaborate daily with a globally distributed team
- Solid background in modern test processes and strategies
- Experience with Python or Go development
- Strong object oriented development skills
- Ability to develop and ship production grade modern web applications
- Working knowledge of continuous integration tools such as Jenkins, CircleCI, GitHub CI
- Knowledge of networking technologies and fundamentals
- Solid understanding of Linux system architecture
- A capacity for complex abstract thinking
- Capability for 2-4 weeks of international travel travel per year
- Collecting and analyzing large multidimensional datasets
- Operating data platforms: key-value stores, relational or document databases, event buses
- Work with cloud technologies such as OpenStack, Kubernetes, Terraform and AWS
- Developing AI/ML pipelines
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person - we've been working remotely since 2004!
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Annual compensation review
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues from your team and others
- Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events
- Seniority level Entry level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Engineering and Information Technology
- Industries Software Development
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We are seeking a software engineer with a passion for building and validating resilient distributed systems. At Canonical you can build a career and drive the success of those leveraging Canonical's Ubuntu and Juju to build multi-cloud deployable cloud applications.
We see quality engineering as a first class engineering practice and are looking for people who can bring deep engineering insights and a data driven approach to test automation, reporting and data analytics.
The Distributed Systems testing team at Canonical is responsible for ensuring the high quality of Canonical's Cloud solutions based on Juju, Terraform, OpenStack, Kubernetes when deployed under highly diverse conditions, from bare metal in customer data centers to public clouds like AWS, GCE, Azure.
As a software engineer you will have the opportunity to develop CI pipelines which power Canonical's cloud integration testing and reporting. Upcoming initiatives you will have the opportunity to contribute to include expanding deployment capabilities to new clouds and developing AI/ML pipelines for automatic analysis of test results. A successful candidate is interested in tackling these problems, as well as imagining and leading new initiatives within the team and across Canonical.
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- Enhance continuous integration pipelines for deploying and testing Canonical's cloud native products such as Kubeflow
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- Working knowledge of continuous integration tools such as Jenkins, CircleCI, GitHub CI
- Knowledge of networking technologies and fundamentals
- Solid understanding of Linux system architecture
- A capacity for complex abstract thinking
- Capability for 2-4 weeks of international travel travel per year
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- Operating data platforms: key-value stores, relational or document databases, event buses
- Work with cloud technologies such as OpenStack, Kubernetes, Terraform and AWS
- Developing AI/ML pipelines
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- Employee Assistance Programme
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We are seeking a software engineer with a passion for building and validating resilient distributed systems. At Canonical you can build a career and drive the success of those leveraging Canonical's Ubuntu and Juju to build multi-cloud deployable cloud applications.
We see quality engineering as a first class engineering practice and are looking for people who can bring deep engineering insights and a data driven approach to test automation, reporting and data analytics.
The Distributed Systems testing team at Canonical is responsible for ensuring the high quality of Canonical's Cloud solutions based on Juju, Terraform, OpenStack, Kubernetes when deployed under highly diverse conditions, from bare metal in customer data centers to public clouds like AWS, GCE, Azure.
As a software engineer you will have the opportunity to develop CI pipelines which power Canonical's cloud integration testing and reporting. Upcoming initiatives you will have the opportunity to contribute to include expanding deployment capabilities to new clouds and developing AI/ML pipelines for automatic analysis of test results. A successful candidate is interested in tackling these problems, as well as imagining and leading new initiatives within the team and across Canonical.
Location: this is a Globally remote role
What your day will look like
- Create automated testing approaches and infrastructure for validating reliability, performance, and resilience of cloud orchestration tools and applications
- Enable engineering teams across Canonical to develop software with confidence by making distributed system testing tooling available across the company
- Enhance continuous integration pipelines for deploying and testing Canonical's cloud native products such as Kubeflow
- Deploy, manage, and debug highly distributed systems
- Monitor and report on automated testing efforts
- Collaborate daily with a globally distributed team
- Solid background in modern test processes and strategies
- Experience with Python or Go development
- Strong object oriented development skills
- Ability to develop and ship production grade modern web applications
- Working knowledge of continuous integration tools such as Jenkins, CircleCI, GitHub CI
- Knowledge of networking technologies and fundamentals
- Solid understanding of Linux system architecture
- A capacity for complex abstract thinking
- Capability for 2-4 weeks of international travel travel per year
- Collecting and analyzing large multidimensional datasets
- Operating data platforms: key-value stores, relational or document databases, event buses
- Work with cloud technologies such as OpenStack, Kubernetes, Terraform and AWS
- Developing AI/ML pipelines
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person - we've been working remotely since 2004!
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Annual compensation review
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues from your team and others
- Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events
- Seniority level Entry level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Engineering and Information Technology
- Industries Software Development
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Our client consists of a group of experienced industry veterans looking to revolutionize the survey data and sampling process. Their clients include the world’s top management consultancies, market research agencies, and brands. Their mission is to make their clients’ research process easier and to be a reliable, repeatable data collection partner.
The Senior Project Manager delivers quality market research projects in a way that consistently results in the highest level of client satisfaction. The Senior Project Manager is an organized, detail-oriented individual with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects from start to finish, in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. The Senior Project Manager will work within a team of several other project managers reporting to one of their Client Experience Managers.
The shift for this position aligns with US business hours in Central Time, which equates to 3pm - 12am SAT from March to November and 4pm - 1am SAT from November to March.
Duties & Responsibilities- Proactively lead advanced market research projects with survey programming, sample delivery, and post-field deliverables from kick-off to successful close.
- Lead all aspects of client communication during project delivery including timelines, assigning responsibilities, updates, and issue resolution.
- Exemplify exceptional customer service by understanding and successfully delivering customer requests with proactive, effective communication.
- Lead and coordinate support from internal team members and third-party partners with clear specifications, timelines, and expectations.
- Immerse yourself in our clients’ businesses, understanding their challenges, objectives, how it is performing, and how they define success.
- Partner with leadership in driving continuous improvements to the company’s operating model including the design and deployment of new technologies, processes, and revised roles.
Required
- 3+ years of excellence in client-facing project management of advanced online sample projects.
- Functional knowledge of survey platforms, such as SurveyMonkey, Decipher, or Qualtrics.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including knowledge of advanced formulas, VLOOKUP, and pivot tables.
- Native-like fluency in business English, with a wide knowledge of various professional terms from different industries.
- A home fibre internet connection with a minimum speed of 20 Mbps is a requirement of the position.
Preferred
- Knowledge of DIY sampling platforms highly preferred, and ample experience expected managing sample collection across a variety of panels and clients.
- Bachelor's degree.
Attributes
- An energetic self-starter with a proactive attitude who can learn quickly.
- Strong critical thinker with excellent time management, prioritization, and organization skills including the ability to effectively multi-task under pressure.
- Professional demeanor, excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced continuous learning, continuous improvement environment.
- Positive energy and ability to handle stress in the face of challenges.
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Senior Project Manager
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We are seeking a dynamic Senior Project Manager to lead and orchestrate all operational aspects of project delivery. This pivotal role ensures projects are executed with precision on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while maintaining full compliance with safety and technical regulations. The successful candidate will drive resource optimization, manage contractor relationships, and deliver exceptional service that exceeds client expectations and advances business objectives.
Core Responsibilities- Project Leadership & Strategy
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- Provide strategic guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to team members
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