You will report directly to our General Manager and you\u2019ll work out of our Johannesburg, South Africa location on a Hybrid work schedule.
\n\tThe Senior Program Manager is responsible for the successful execution of large-scale automation and digitalisation projects within the power generation sector, primarily supporting Honeywell\u2019s programs with Eskom. The role provides end-to-end program leadership including engineering execution, construction oversight, commissioning, financial governance, and customer stakeholder management.
\n\tThe 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.
\n\tThe 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.<\/p>\n
Responsibilities
\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
\nProgram Execution & Delivery<\/p>\n
\tLead the execution of complex automation and control system programs for Eskom and other strategic customers, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.<\/p>\n
Oversee all phases of project delivery including:<\/p>\n
\tEngineering design and system integration
\n\tProcurement and equipment delivery
\n\tSite construction and installation
\n\tSystem commissioning and start-up
\n\tFinal customer acceptance and project close-out
\n\tEnsure projects are executed in accordance with Honeywell project governance standards, including schedule control, change management, and milestone management.<\/p>\n
Financial & Commercial Management<\/p>\n
Maintain full accountability for project financial performance including:<\/p>\n
\tBudget tracking and cost control
\n\tMargin protection and improvement
\n\tForecasting and Estimate at Completion (EAC) updates
\n\tRisk and contingency management
\n\tChange order management and claims
\n\tEnsure timely invoicing, cash collection, and financial reporting in alignment with Honeywell financial processes and tools.<\/p>\n
Customer & Stakeholder Management<\/p>\n
Serve as the primary Honeywell delivery interface with Eskom and other key customers.<\/p>\n
Maintain strong relationships with:<\/p>\n
\tCustomer engineering and operations teams
\n\tEPC contractors and site construction teams
\n\tHoneywell engineering, supply chain, and services teams
\n\tManage customer expectations, technical escalations, and commercial discussions to ensure successful program outcomes.<\/p>\n
Cross-Functional Leadership<\/p>\n
\tLead multidisciplinary teams across engineering, commissioning, supply chain, project controls, and field services.
\n\tCoordinate closely with:
\n\tEngineering teams responsible for CBMS, DCS, control systems, and instrumentation
\n\tLifecycle Services (LSS) teams supporting installed systems
\n\tSales and business development teams for opportunity conversion
\n\tProvide leadership and direction to project managers, engineers, and site teams.<\/p>\n
Risk Management & Governance<\/p>\n
\tIdentify and proactively manage program risks related to schedule, cost, technical integration, safety, and customer expectations.
\n\tDrive disciplined use of project governance tools and processes including scheduling, risk registers, project reviews, and execution planning.<\/p>\n
Qualifications<\/p>\n
YOU MUST HAVE<\/p>\n
\tMinimum of 10 years of experience in project or program management within industrial automation, power generation, or infrastructure environments.
\n\tDemonstrated experience delivering large complex projects involving control systems, instrumentation, or building management
\n\tExperience working in site-based execution and commissioning environments
\n\tStrong financial and commercial project management capability
\n\tExperience delivering projects within Eskom or power generation environments
\n\tStrong understanding of program management principles and methodologies.
\n\tExperience managing complex customer programs with multiple stakeholders.
\n\tProficiency in project management tools and methodologies.<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.honeywell.com ) or<\/p>\n
eywell.com<\/p>\n
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