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You will report directly to our General Manager and you’ll work out of our Johannesburg, South Africa location on a Hybrid work schedule.
The Senior Program Manager is responsible for the successful execution of large-scale automation and digitalisation projects within the power generation sector, primarily supporting Honeywell’s programs with Eskom. The role provides end-to-end program leadership including engineering execution, construction oversight, commissioning, financial governance, and customer stakeholder management.
The immediate focus of the role is oversight of active Eskom programs such as Medupi and associated generation projects. Beyond these programs, the role will also support execution of other Honeywell projects across utilities, mining, energy, and industrial customers in Sub-Saharan Africa when required.
The position plays a critical role in ensuring disciplined project execution, protecting margin, maintaining customer confidence, and enabling Honeywell to convert backlog and new opportunities into successful project outcomes.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Execution & Delivery
Lead the execution of complex automation and control system programs for Eskom and other strategic customers, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
Oversee all phases of project delivery including:
Engineering design and system integration
Procurement and equipment delivery
Site construction and installation
System commissioning and start-up
Final customer acceptance and project close-out
Ensure projects are executed in accordance with Honeywell project governance standards, including schedule control, change management, and milestone management.
Financial & Commercial Management
Maintain full accountability for project financial performance including:
Budget tracking and cost control
Margin protection and improvement
Forecasting and Estimate at Completion (EAC) updates
Risk and contingency management
Change order management and claims
Ensure timely invoicing, cash collection, and financial reporting in alignment with Honeywell financial processes and tools.
Customer & Stakeholder Management
Serve as the primary Honeywell delivery interface with Eskom and other key customers.
Maintain strong relationships with:
Customer engineering and operations teams
EPC contractors and site construction teams
Honeywell engineering, supply chain, and services teams
Manage customer expectations, technical escalations, and commercial discussions to ensure successful program outcomes.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Lead multidisciplinary teams across engineering, commissioning, supply chain, project controls, and field services.
Coordinate closely with:
Engineering teams responsible for CBMS, DCS, control systems, and instrumentation
Lifecycle Services (LSS) teams supporting installed systems
Sales and business development teams for opportunity conversion
Provide leadership and direction to project managers, engineers, and site teams.
Risk Management & Governance
Identify and proactively manage program risks related to schedule, cost, technical integration, safety, and customer expectations.
Drive disciplined use of project governance tools and processes including scheduling, risk registers, project reviews, and execution planning.
Qualifications
YOU MUST HAVE
Minimum of 10 years of experience in project or program management within industrial automation, power generation, or infrastructure environments.
Demonstrated experience delivering large complex projects involving control systems, instrumentation, or building management
Experience working in site-based execution and commissioning environments
Strong financial and commercial project management capability
Experience delivering projects within Eskom or power generation environments
Strong understanding of program management principles and methodologies.
Experience managing complex customer programs with multiple stakeholders.
Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
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