Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 13, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Overview
The Project Manager contributes to the organizational goals by managing the project and taking responsibility for the effective control of the critical areas, namely; scope of works, timelines, financial costing and quality workmanship and ensures high performance standards in meeting the deliverables of the project.

Task and Responsibilities
• Organization, planning and validation of all technical activities and tasks in collaboration with the clients personnel where appropriate
• Cost control of the project
• Claim and reclamation management
• Spare and wear parts management in relation to projects
• Co-ordinate all communication between Krones EA, Krones AG and the client
• Manage maintenance contracts
• Manage key account customers
• Manage new machine installations and commissioning, overhauls, retrofits, audits
• Travel frequently to customers and attend relevant projects and meetings
• Ensure that projects are effectively monitored ,checked,documented and correctly verified
• Responsibility to achieve project targets i.e contract conditions,customer satisfaction,budgetery control profitability and timelines.

Knowledge and experience
• Knowledge in project management principals and techniques
• Knowledge of Krones technology and its range of equipment
• Exposure to complex projects
• Strong verbal and written skills

Qualifications and education required
• Higher National Diploma or Unversity Degree in Engineering/Project Management
• 3-5 years experience in similar role and preferably in Tobacco, Aluminium Manufacturing,oil and gas,mining or motorvehicle industry
• Ms Project is an added advantage

Personal competencies
• Self-motivated, independent, solution orientated, deadline driven individual with strong time management skills
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail and strategic thinker
• Project a professional image, lead by example, encourage team work and compliance with work processes and procedures
• Build mutually beneficial relationships internally and externally

Specific job skills
• Creating and managing project plans, monitoring timelines, resources and address problem areas
• Skilled in time management and strategic planning
• Solid problem solving skills and ability to focus on both strategically and tactically to achieve business goals
Computer Skills
• MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project
• SAP (pref)
Literacy and Numeracy
• Good financial understanding
• Ability to read/write and communicate in English
Management Ability
• Perform varied work assignments and constantly prioritise work load by ensuring that deadlines and clients expectations are met or exceeded where possible
• Ability to work in a high volume and intense working environment
• Solution orientated and results driven
• Professional liaison with all levels of management and technical clients, both internally and externally
• Client focused
• Administration skills
• Project leadership and mentoring skills to colleagues and clients
Other
• Able to travel both domestic and foreign
• Possess a valid passport

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Associate Degree

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Job application procedure
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: joinus@krones.co.ke using the position as subject of email.

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