Project Management Office Manager

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Standardising the scheduling process as well as planning and reporting methodology across the project management department within the company.
• Creating a total view of the loading of project related resources in the organisation so as to effectively managing resource utilisation.
• Identifying and logically integrating tasks with available resources across all project functions and highlighting influences that will likely affect the outcome of the project completion.
• Measuring in field schedule performance and continuously validating and updating the schedule against the actual progress and accurately forecasting the project completion date based on sound earned value management practices.
• Continuously analysing the project performance to improve and optimise the project portfolio where required as well as presenting the impacts of one project on the entire portfolio of projects.
• Ensuring compliance to the requirements as set out in the companies General Project Management Procedure as well as all relevant company procedures.
• Managing and accurate reporting on projects portfolio health status, progress, risk and issues.
• Taking part in internal project reviews to ensure compliance to the planning processes to ensure projects are well planned.
• Reporting of the full project portfolio to the General Manager Project Management.
• Taking part in the strategic planning of the full company Projects portfolio.
• Contributing to the improvement of the Project Management function at the company

POST REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant Project Management Qualification (NQF 7 or Higher).
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Project Management of which 5 years directly planning projects with a proven track record of delivered projects.
• Setting up and managing a Project Management Office.
• PMP Certification will be an added advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Projects and/or similar project schedule packages.
• Training in earned value management.
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and conflict management skills.
• Excellent communication, planning and organizing skills.
• Experience in line management functions required.
• Highly organized, self-motivated and attention to detail

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