Senior PMO

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

BIT004926/Mel

Date posted:

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

900000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Are you a seasoned PMO leader ready to take the reins of enterprise-wide delivery excellence? Our client — a high-growth, founder-led organisation in the midst of a major transformation — is looking for a Senior PMO Leader to build and scale a best-in-class Project Management Office from the ground up. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, are passionate about processes and people, and can bring strategic clarity to complex delivery landscapes, then this is your opportunity to lead meaningful change.

POSITION INFO:
ð Location: Johannesburg
Work Model: Hybrid
ð§ Level: Senior Leadership / Transformation & Delivery / Strategic PMO

ð What You’ll Be Driving:

ð Governance & Standards:
- Design and implement PMO frameworks, templates, and delivery methodologies
- Define and uphold governance standards across agile squads
- Develop project portfolio dashboards and executive reporting tools
ð Change Management & Communication:
- Own organisational change management frameworks (e.g., ADKAR and Kotter)
- Lead communication strategies for execs, teams, and clients
- Drive adoption, training, and engagement across all transformation initiatives
ð¯ Strategic Alignment:
- Align projects to company-wide OKRs and strategic priorities
- Facilitate cross-squad planning, dependency management, and resource optimisation
- Lead quarterly planning cycles and prioritisation efforts
ð¥ Onboarding & PM Deployment:
- Create standardised onboarding playbooks for teams and new hires
- Deploy PMs across Tech, Ops, and Support with consistent delivery governance
- Build a PM community of practice and champion capability uplift
â Process & Quality:
- Standardise delivery workflows, quality gates, and risk management protocols
- Continuously improve predictability, velocity, and project outcomes
- Implement escalation models and lessons-learned processes
ð¤ Stakeholder Management:
- Deliver executive-level reporting on delivery health and KPIs
- Engage with external clients on project commitments and SLAs
- Build and maintain strong relationships across all levels of the business

ð§ What You Bring To The Table:

5+ years in senior PMO leadership or enterprise project management
Deep expertise in Agile, Scrum, and scaled delivery frameworks
Proven experience setting up PMO structures in growing or scaling companies
Solid grasp of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and tech delivery
Advanced knowledge of project tools: Jira, Monday.com, MS Project, etc.
Strong strategic alignment experience (OKRs and cross-functional planning)
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Change management experience using frameworks like ADKAR and Kotter
Familiarity with ISO27001, SOC2, or compliance-related project governance (bonus)
Experience using AI-powered productivity/reporting tools (advantageous)

ð Bonus Points For:

Certifications in PMP, PRINCE2, AgilePM, or Prosci
Experience coaching or mentoring PMs and squads
Exposure to mining, logistics, or industrial environments
Success implementing communication frameworks across diverse teams

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly.

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For more information contact:
Mel Nandalall
Snr Recruitment Consultant

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