Project Manager R&D Electro-Optical

Duties and Responsibilities Scope and contract projects including negotiation and stakeholder alignment Define objectives, work breakdown structures, schedules, resources, and deliverables Confirm adherence to technical requirements and standards Plan and budget for risks and testing activities Oversee projects from development through production and support phases Create and gain approval for business plans and metrics Manage project milestones, quality, cost, time constraints, and risks Lead and coordinate internal teams and external contractors Manage stakeholder communications and expectations Report on project progress, costs, risks, and resource utilization Manage acceptance testing and handover to production Required Skills Project planning and control techniques Contract negotiation Systems engineering and systems thinking understanding Risk management and mitigation planning Leadership and team management in a technical environment Use of formal project management software Required Experience Managing development projects in military or related technology environments Applying PMBOK or similar project management methodologies Defining and managing business plans, budgets, and project metrics Scope and change management within complex projects Experience with Agile and/or Prince2 methodologies preferred

Location: Pretoria, ZA

Posted Date: 7/12/2025