Programme Manager

SUMMARY:
A defence company in Midrand is seeking a Programme Manager.

POSITION INFO:
The role of the incumbent is:

• To oversee the successful execution of all projects.
• To deliver projects/programs on time within the agreed budget and to meet the performance requirements.
• To initiate, plan, execute, monitor and close projects/programs.
• To guide, plan, communicate, coordinate, lead, support and report on projects/programs being executed. Bids / tenders are also considered as projects.

• Manage contracts in terms of the agreed deliverables and related conditions.
• Initiate, develop and implement suitably tailored project execution plans in collaboration with the business units and the relevant departments, taking into account legislative and regulatory requirements and project management best practices.
• Provide input to the overall business unit budgeting processes and then operate within the allocated budget.
• All project contributions to the bid / tender process.
• Drive continuous cost reduction on the technical component of the execution of programmes.
• Clearly communicate, drive and manage financial targets with all departments related to customer deliverables within the approved project budget and plan.
• Manage relevant supplier contracts/orders, progress and deliverables within the approved budget. Report on progress monthly.
• Manage the project budget, cash flow, profitability and cost to completion during execution of the project. Report on progress monthly.
• Coordinate the preparation of the project definition during the bid / tender process.
• Consolidate all program planning and technical input to ensure an executable proposal.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes and procedures used within the company.
• Ensure adherence to project management processes and procedures.
• Report on the progress and status of the project portfolio.
• Ensure that Project Managers fulfil their responsibilities.
• Structure and manage the scope of work, work breakdown structure and associated tasks.
• Plan, manage and monitor the project schedule to carry out the work with the relevant departments and business unit leaders. Report on actual vs planned schedule.
• Plan, request and coordinate the resources required to execute the project plan with the relevant BU Managers, COO and Department Leaders. Report on actual vs planned progress monthly.
• Coordinate and manage project issues raised. Report on progress monthly.
• Clearly communicate planned and actual project progress with the project team, plan and action interventions and alternatives when necessary. Report on progress monthly.
• Ensure that the project is executed in line with the tailored business processes, applications, standards and procedures as planned. Report on monthly.
• Ensure full compliance with industry legal and regulatory requirements and identify and act on any potential infringements to minimize implications.
• Report on project progress monthly and manage variances.
• Ensure arms control and quality assurance compliance on all aspects of the project.
• Ensure all configuration aspects are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

• Tertiary qualification in Programme/Project Management would be highly advantageous
• A relevant tertiary technical qualification
• Project Management Professional Certification (preferable)
• At least 10 years’ experience in a relevant engineering/high tech/defence industry
• In excess of 8 years’ experience in a project/programme management role managing complex, multi-disciplinary programmes in a matrix environment
• Exposure to the military development environment would be highly advantageous
• Experience in all facets of the project lifecycle

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