Project Manager is responsible for planning, overseeing and leading activities of the production plant from recieving of raw materials to selling of the finished product. This is a senior role at an organisation and requires interaction with a range of internal and external stakeholders, managing several moving project parts simultaneously. 

Project Manager duties and responsibilities of the job

As a role that focuses on completing a project as efficiently and promptly as possible, expect to see any of the following duties and responsibilities in a Project Manager job description:

• Leading project planning sessions
• Coordinating staff and internal resources
• Managing project progress and adapt work as required
• Ensuring projects meet deadlines
• Managing relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Designing and signing off on contracts
• Overseeing all incoming and outgoing project documentation
• Participating in tender process i.e. design, submission and review
• Designing risk mitigation plan
• Conducting project review and creating detailed reports for executive staff
• Optimising and improving processes and the overall approach where necessary
• Securing growth opportunities and initiating new projects
• Managing large and diverse teams

Project Manager job qualifications and requirements

3 or more years’ experience, and a Degree in Business Administration or its equivalent. 

Experinece in the following will be good to have

• Managing teams
• Factory/Plant management

Required skills to perform well in the role:

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Capacity to manage high stress situations
• Ability to multi-task and manage various project elements simultaneously
• Leadership skills
• Big-picture thinking and vision
• Attention to detail
• Conflict resolution skills