Senior Programme Manager

SUMMARY:
OneConnect is  looking for an experienced Senior Programme Manager to join our growing Delivery team.

POSITION INFO:
Role:
As a Senior Programme Manager, you’ll be responsible for overseeing end-to-end delivery of strategic programmes across multiple projects. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, senior stakeholders, and delivery partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and aligned with organisational goals.

Duties:
1. Monitor & control

• Develop a project plan to monitor and track progress
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Track programme metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs), analysing data to evaluate programme effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Conduct programme reviews, lessons learned sessions, and post- implementation assessments to capture insights and best practices.
• Resolve conflicts, challenges, and barriers to progress within the programme and across projects.
• Monitor program performance, project dependencies, budgets, risks, and issues to ensure benefits realisation. Take proactive measures to mitigate potential challenges.
• Manage cross-functional teams, stakeholder engagement, and governance across projects.

• Define programme objectives, scope, and deliverables in alignment with organizational strategy and goals.
• Develop comprehensive programme plans, schedules, budgets and maintain project documentation
• Identify and prioritise projects within the programme portfolio based on strategic importance and resource constraints.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, providing guidance, direction, and support as needed.
• Foster collaboration and communication among project teams, ensuring integration and coherence across projects.

• Ensure the successful delivery of projects while adhering to Eskom’s governance processes.
• Comply with Eskom’s procurement process for acquiring any required resources outside the organisation.
• Confirm specific projects upon the appointment of the vendor.
• Perform risk management to minimise project risks by maintaining a comprehensive risk register and issue list.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and expectations, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and priorities.

• Report to the relevant Governance structure including:
• Completing weekly flash repor
• Prepare submission to project Steering Committees etc.
• Prepare monthly forecasts
• Prepare monthly reports
• Communicate programme status, updates, and issues to stakeholders, including senior management and executive leadership.

• Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of digital transformation programs across multiple business units.
• Oversee the identification, prioritisation, and execution of digital initiatives that drive operational efficiency and innovation.
• Drive adoption of emerging technologies (AI, IoT, RPA, Cloud) to solve complex business challenges.

• Perform project close-out activities as stipulated by the Project lifecycle model.

Requirements

• Relevant IT qualification,Degree certificate
• Proven experience (10+ years) delivering multi-workstream programmes across Agile and Waterfall environments.
• Experience in managing enterprise-level digital transformation, technology, or operational change programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at C-suite level.
• Excellent understanding of project and programme governance frameworks.
• Proficient in project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Confluence, Azure DevOps).
• Certifications such as MSP, PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, or AgilePM are highly desirable.(Non Negotiable)
• Strong commercial acumen and budget management experience.