Senior Project Manager: Product Development Projects

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: as a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for end-to-end project delivery across a diverse portfolio of product development initiatives, ranging from urgent small-scale efforts to multi-year, export-regulated, and multidisciplinary programs. You will work across all phases of the product lifecycle – concept, development, industrialization – 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 detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations. Ensure alignment with key milestones and program priorities.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues. Proactively develop and implement 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 implement 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.

• A degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a project management role, preferably in a product development or engineering environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary projects, with exposure to export-controlled or regulated environments considered a strong advantage.
• Formal project management training (e.g., PMP®, PRINCE2®, IPMA) preferred.
• 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