Programme Manager

SUMMARY:
Manage company programmes within the Department and provide assurance that projects are delivered on schedule, within budget and to set specifications and standards.

POSITION INFO:
JOB DESCRIPTION

• Prioritise projects and new requests by collaborating with relevant business partners and stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment and optimal resource allocation.
• Facilitate the creation of business cases and project initiation documents following Programme Management Office (PMO) methodology to clearly define and approve a project’s purpose and business motivation.
• Assign project managers and negotiate the allocation of project team members to ensure the effective use of skills.
• Oversee the work of project managers, ensuring compliance with the company’s programme and project methodology and verifying that delivery is on schedule, within budget and meets specification and quality standards.
• Perform line management duties related to the development and performance of project managers and administrators within the team.
• Provide leadership and motivation by coaching and mentoring project managers and administrators within the team.
• Conduct necessary programme meetings to consolidate reporting, manage risks and constraints, and ensure cohesion, consistency and integrity of output.
• Manage specific projects as needed, based on workload or as assigned.
• Engage and present to senior stakeholders within the company at various stages of the project life cycles.
• Ensure the delivery of project benefits and monitor post-implementation reviews to confirm the sustainability of project solutions.

• A minimum of an NQF 8 qualification in Business Management, Project Management or an equivalent field of study;
• A relevant programme or project management certification (e.g. PMP, CAPM or PgMP), with experience in Agile or Scrum methodologies (e.g. CSM or SAFe);
• A solid understanding of project management principles; and
• 8 to 10 years’ experience in programme or portfolio management, including at least two years in a team leadership or management role.