Job Summary
The Project Manager is accountable for overseeing, coordinating, and delivering all company projects, ensuring they are executed on time, within budget, and in alignment with company objectives. The role involves planning, monitoring, resource coordination, vendor management, risk mitigation, and reporting across multiple sites, supporting management in decision-making and continuous process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution
- Lead end-to-end project planning and execution across the company portfolio.
- Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and budgets.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and documentation.
- Ensure structured project governance, milestone tracking, and post-project reviews.
Operational Coordination & Cross-functional Collaboration
- Serve as the central point of contact for project teams, site managers, and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Finance, Procurement, HSE, and IT.
- Coordinate resources, schedules, and dependencies across multiple projects to ensure smooth execution.
- Facilitate team alignment, communication, and readiness for operational changes.
Vendor & Contractor Management
- Source, evaluate, and manage contractors, vendors, and consultants.
- Negotiate contracts, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Conduct site visits to verify project progress, safety compliance, and deliverable quality.
Cost, Budget & Risk Management
- Develop, monitor, and control project budgets, tracking expenditures and comparing against approved plans.
- Identify risks, issues, and dependencies; implement mitigation strategies and escalate when necessary.
- Ensure financial accountability and cost efficiency across all projects.
Quality, Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure all projects comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and HSE standards.
- Conduct inspections and project close-outs to verify completion and quality of deliverables.
- Prepare consolidated reports, dashboards, and analyses for senior management and steering committees.
Process Improvement & Lessons Learned
- Identify opportunities to improve project management processes, reporting, and coordination.
- Implement lessons learned from completed projects to enhance future delivery and efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement in project governance and controls.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- B.Sc. in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field.
- Master’s degree is an advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing multiple projects, preferably in mining, construction, or industrial sectors.
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, contractors, and multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience in risk management, change management, and project budgeting.
- Proficiency with project management tools (Microsoft Project, Primavera, Power BI, or equivalent).
- Professional project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile) is highly desirable and will be considered an asset.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational, coordination, and communication abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects across sites and teams.
- Analytical mindset with ability to provide actionable recommendations.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
- Contract negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
DISCLAIMER
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the recruitment closing date.
Guiding Principles
Kursi Group has zero tolerance for sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, human trafficking, child abuse, and exploitation. Any violations of these principles and policies will be treated as serious misconduct.
Kursi Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of background.