Programme Manager (24 months contract)

PURPOSE:
To manage ICT Programmes and Project Office and resources in an efficient manner to ensure that all projects are delivered on time, budget and specification.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The key performance areas of the role will focus on, but not limited to:

Managing and monitoring implementation of all ICT programmes and projects

1. Managing multiple projects running concurrently
2. Actively monitor project activities/tasks and progress/deliverables
3. Take necessary measures to meet deadlines
4. Keep all projects on track (time, scope and budget)
5. managing third party contributions to the programme
6. managing communications with all stakeholders
7. ensuring there is allocation of common resources and skills within the programme''s individual projects.
8. managing both the dependencies and the interfaces between projects
9. managing risks to the programme''s successful outcome
10. managing the programme''s budget, monitoring expenditure against deliverables
11. Chair project meetings

Programme Office and Methodology

1. Setting up of the programme office and ensure that its well-resourced and governance structures are in place.
2. Develop an ICT project implementation methodology (or adapt & customise) Prioritize and implement enhancements
3. Develop project documentation templates
4. Create awareness about the new methodology
5. Train IT team and project team members on the methodology
6. Monitoring of business cases ensure project benefits are realised.

Governance

1. ensuring the delivery of new products or services from projects is to the appropriate level of quality, on time and within budget, in accordance with the programme plan and programme governance structure.
2. ensuring effective quality assurance and the overall integrity of the programme.

Reporting

1. Reporting the progress of the programme activities on a regular basis to relevant governance structures.

Stakeholder Management and Engagements

1. Manage engagements with relevant stakeholders to meet business objectives effectively and timeously.
2. Engage with stakeholders to effectively manage change for ease adoptions of programs.
3. Attend Stakeholder Engagement Working Group and expedite actions arising

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• B Degree/B Tech

• Relevant Program Management Certification

• 10 years relevant experience