Senior PMO

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

BIT004926/Mel

Date posted:

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

900000 Annually

SUMMARY:
ð Location: Johannesburg | Work Model: Hybrid
ð§ Level: Senior Leadership | Transformation & Delivery | Strategic PMO
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 process and people, and can bring strategic clarity to complex delivery landscapes, this is your opportunity to lead meaningful change.

POSITION INFO:

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, 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, cross-functional planning)
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Change management experience using frameworks like ADKAR, 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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If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles/positions.

For more information contact:
Mel Nandalall
Snr Recruitment Consultant

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