Head of Enterprise Project Management

Join this distinguished insurance company at their Gauteng offices as Head of Enterprise Project Management.

Purpose of this role

To strategically provide direction, manage and improve EPMO strategy, frameworks and policies align to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and risk management that is fit for company requirements.

To provide oversight and manage the enterprise-wide portfolio of the EPMO which includes a designated Team of Programme Mangers, Project Managers, Administrators, Business Analysts (Permanent & Contracted) and third party service providers contracted responsible for execution of various Operational and Strategic Projects and Programmes end to end within the company project and programme delivery framework on a day-to-day basis.

Collaboration with stakeholders across organisation to drive and ensure successful execution against Business Cases and Benefits for specific Projects and Programmes and completion within set timelines and budgets approved, while ensuring professional standard of work.

Lead by example in living the Company Values and ongoing care and development of the team to stay aligned with best practices fit for the purpose to deliver a positive outcome and success in line with organization objectives and priorities.

Provide ongoing professional guidance, mentoring, coaching, development and on the job training of team and members to ensure excellence and progressing in ongoing improvement of the overall EPMO capabilities and execution success.

Education and Experience

A Bachelor''s degree in Business, Administration, or a related field.

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Managing Successful Programmes (MSP)

Agile Certification

PRINCE 2 Foundation and Practitioner – advantageous

Business Analysis Diploma – advantageous

Minimum of 10 years plus experience in industry

Minimum of 5-year leadership experience in PMO