Honeywell

Senior Program Manager

Honeywell

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Johannesburg • South Africa

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

PMP

About the role

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.
  • Experience operating in matrix organizations and cross-regional teams.
  • Experience with power generation DCS, industrial automation, access control building management solutions
  • Strong leadership and team management capability
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
  • Ability to manage complex technical projects in high-pressure environments
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
  • Structured decision making and risk management
  • Ability to drive execution and accountability across multiple teams
Benefits
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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementprogram managementengineering designsystem integrationbudget trackingcost controlrisk managementchange managementcontrol systemsinstrumentation
Soft Skills
leadershipteam managementstakeholder engagementnegotiationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingstructured decision makingcustomer relationship managementcommunicationexecution accountability
Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)Bachelor's degree in EngineeringBachelor's degree in Business