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Godwin Sibanda

@godwinsibanda

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PMP-certified engineering project manager delivering hybrid, waterfall projects end-to-end.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I want to lead engineering projects where I can tailor Agile/iterative or waterfall delivery, own end-to-end lifecycle outcomes, and strengthen procurement and stakeholder management—building disciplined plans, reliable schedules, and continuous improvement from concept through closeout.

I’m a PMP®-certified Engineering Project Manager with 10+ years leading technical and multidisciplinary projects across electrical engineering, renewable energy, manufacturing, operations, and supply chain. I bring a hands-on engineering foundation with structured project management across integration, scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, communications, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management.

I’ve delivered full project lifecycles from concept and design through commissioning and closeout, choosing waterfall/phased delivery or hybrid/iterative & agile approaches based on project risk, complexity, and stakeholder needs. I manage client and contractor relationships, cross-functional engineering teams, and supplier performance in fast-paced technical and industrial environments.

Highlights include delivering a 33% global cost saving on steel procurement by developing local South African suppliers into group-approved suppliers, leading a ~$2.75M/year grain supply program to deliver 9,500 tons on each annual run, and managing end-to-end UPS, solar, and battery installation projects with compliance to IEC/SANS/ISO/UL. I’m motivated by practical delivery, disciplined governance, and continuous improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Operations Manager

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Goldcliff Grains / Logistics

Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Own end-to-end delivery of operational and customer projects, managing integration/scope, budget, schedule, and key stakeholders including clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and transport partners. Negotiates and manages purchasing contracts and supports a grain supply program, delivering 9,500 tons per annual run on schedule and within budget.

Project Delivery Integration Management Project Scope Management Stakeholder Management Communications Management Budgeting KPI Management Continuous Improvement Logistics Coordination Procurement Management Contract Negotiation

Sourcing Specialist / Engineer

Polarium Energy Solutions

Feb 2022 - Nov 2024 (2 years 9 months)

Led global sourcing projects for lithium battery manufacturing, applying hybrid/iterative procurement planning for a $2.5M/year steel sourcing program and supporting multi-category parts spend. Managed supplier performance, contracts, compliance requirements, and engineering changes, achieving 33% global cost savings through development of local South African suppliers into group-approved supplier

Procurement Management Global Sourcing Supplier Performance Management Contract Management Engineering Change Management Compliance Management Risk Management Quality Management

Procurement Manager & Technical Head

Flash Components

Aug 2017 - Feb 2022 (4 years 6 months)

Managed a $13M USD annual buying portfolio and led engineering, procurement, and logistics teams across concurrent project deliverables. Directed Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), developed procurement/sourcing/quality control processes, applied Incoterms (EXW, FOB), and delivered a $37,000 LED lighting retrofit for Standard Bank on schedule and within budget.

Procurement Management Technical Leadership Logistics Coordination Scheduling Quality & Compliance Procurement And Sourcing Process Quality Control Incoterms

Electrical Engineering Project Consultant

Alsitype Energy

Aug 2018 - Jan 2022 (3 years 5 months)

Managed procurement of UPS systems, lithium-ion batteries, battery bank design, inverters, and lighting products, and delivered end-to-end UPS/solar/battery installation projects through planning, procurement, scheduling, contractor coordination, and commissioning. Ensured compliance with IEC/SANS/ISO/UL standards and delivered a 30kVA UPS backup system project for Vital Pharm on schedule and with

Procurement Management Installation Coordination Schedule Management Project Coordination Quality Management IEC SANS ISO and UL Compliance

Electronics Engineer

Marula-LED

Managed scope definition, technical coordination, and testing for a 6-month LEDO light engine development program. Delivered four development products through to production.

Scoping technical coordination Testing LED Lighting Engine Development Product Development

Test Technician

Cobham Satcom

Worked as a Test Technician at Cobham Satcom. (No additional responsibilities or dates provided.)

Electrical Engineer

Green Planet Lighting

Managed a full product development project lifecycle using an Agile approach for an approximately $73,000 LED lighting engine development effort, including engineering design, prototyping, testing, and vendor coordination through commissioning of the production line. Delivered the project on schedule and within budget, achieving a 30% production cost saving.

Agile Development Product Development Engineering design Prototyping Testing Vendor Management Commissioning LED Lighting Engine Development