SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER x 1 – PERMANENT

Senior Project Manager Jobs in Mazabuka at Zambia Sugar PLC

Zambia Sugar PLC, the leading sugar producer in Zambia and an ABF Sugar Company, is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Senior Project Manager to join its Business Improvement Department based at Nakambala, Mazabuka. This full-time, permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to lead major capital projects that drive the company’s growth and operational excellence.

About the Role – Senior Project Manager Jobs in Mazabuka

The Senior Project Manager will oversee the successful delivery of significant capital projects from initial concept through to commissioning. This role demands a strategic leader who ensures projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and meet all technical specifications while aligning with Zambia Sugar PLC’s business strategy, governance policies, and financial approval processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy, Governance & Business Case Ownership: Maintain the strategic intent of all major projects throughout their lifecycle, document trade-offs and changes, and uphold financial integrity aligned with business plans. Prepare capital approval submissions in accordance with the annual capital cycle and ensure compliance with corporate governance and PMO standards.
• Planning, Execution & Control: Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and success criteria. Lead project managers when required. Develop and manage detailed project plans, milestones, and budgets. Monitor progress, resolve constraints, and control cash flow and scope changes effectively.
• Commercial, Contract & Stakeholder Management: Lead contract negotiation, execution, and performance management to meet service level agreements and company standards. Manage procurement processes and oversee contractors, consultants, and service providers. Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes clearly to stakeholders.
• Risk, Quality, Safety & Compliance: Identify and manage risks to minimize impact on cost, schedule, safety, and quality. Implement quality management systems to meet stakeholder requirements. Provide visible health and safety leadership and ensure compliance with all regulatory, engineering, and corporate standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Full Grade 12 Certificate.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related discipline).
• Proven experience managing end-to-end projects exceeding 50 million Kwacha.
• Professional Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent).
• Preferably 10 years’ experience in manufacturing or industrial project management, including medium to large capital projects.
• Strong PMO experience with expertise in project management methodologies, tools, and governance frameworks.
• Applicants must provide certificates verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA), if applicable.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a detailed CV, copies of relevant qualifications, registrations, and ID/Passport as a single PDF document. Please address your application to the HR Business Partner via email at
careers@zamsugar.zm
with the subject line “Application – Senior Project Manager”.

The closing date for applications is 11th May 2026.

Please note that applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including qualification verification, credit, security, background, and medical assessments as part of the recruitment process.

If you do not hear from us within four weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.