Executive - Projects

Job Purpose

The Project Executive manages key client projects. Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope. Oversee all aspects of projects. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of project. Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of project.

JOB CONTEXT

The successful candidate will work directly with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. He or she will coordinate with other departments to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible and will hire new talent as needed to fulfil client needs.

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors/Customers/region Marketing for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
• Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members’ individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels
• Track project performance, specifically to analyse the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
• Perform other related duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Minimum 4+ years working experience in similar industry

Self-driven individual with business acumen.

Job-Specific Skills

Key strengths:

• Strategic Sales and Business Development
• Customer Management and Operations
• Contract negotiations
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Cost Saving Approach.
  
  

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong Leadership and Entrepreneurial Skills, Focus on Delivery, Team and Business Development, Structured Thinking
• Interpersonal, initiative, analytical thinking, decision-making and leadership abilities. Good people Manager with a collaborative style (inclusive, engaging, energizing)