IT: Head of PMO

Recruiter:

Mindworx Consulting

Job Ref:

SAS000094/SM

Date posted:

Friday, March 25, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

1800000 Annually

JOB SUMMARY:
The PMO Manager is responsible for the overall IT Project Portfolio Governance process as well as the project management framework and project execution for all IT projects. In addition to the ownership of the PMO program and continuous improvements for this area this role also performs the critical project management responsibilities on key IT initiatives.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Accountable for the IT Portfolio processes including IT planning, portfolio governance, project methodology framework, and resource capacity management
Ensure project management standards are being executed across the IT project portfolio
Drive improvements into the PMO program and ensure industry best practices are leveraged
Perform team member supervision including performance management, career growth and development
Create and maintain staffing plans. Ensures the team is properly trained and staffed to handle the projected workload, both from an internal staffing and external staffing support. Makes recommendations to management regarding long-term contractors and/or additions to staff.
Analyze project proposals to determine time frame, funding limitations and appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Provide leadership and motivation to project team members throughout the project life cycle, and confer with project staff to outline work plan.
Implement project communications including project steering committee meetings and status reports
Manage project risks and issues and implement mitigation plans.
Ensure that project goals are accomplished and in line with business objectives.
Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project delivers on schedule and within budget.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business or related field.
A minimum of 8+ years’ experience performing project management role on complex projects
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Financial Services experience
Experience managing an IT Portfolio or Project Management Office.

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