Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES


Programme Leadership: Lead the programme management function, orchestrating the planning, execution, and monitoring of critical initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects align with business objectives and strategic priorities. Strategic Alignment: Partner with senior leadership to define programme objectives, goals, and success criteria. Ensure projects harmonise with the organisation's strategic roadmap for sustainable growth. Team Management: Manage a team of PMO professionals, fostering a culture of high-performance, collaboration, and growth. Empower the team to excel in their roles and contribute to the organisation's success. Governance and Methodology: Establish and uphold standardised project management processes, tools, and best practices. Implement governance mechanisms for consistent project delivery, scope management, schedule adherence, budget control, risk mitigation, and change management. Stakeholder Engagement: Build robust relationships with key stakeholders, including executives, sponsors, and business unit leaders. Communicate project progress, risks, and opportunities transparently to maintain alignment. Demand Management: Collaborate with business units to assess project demands, prioritise initiatives, and allocate resources efficiently. Translate business requirements into actionable project plans. Project Manager Support and Training: Offer guidance, coaching, and training to project managers. Instil continuous improvement by sharing best practices, providing mentorship, and facilitating training sessions. Execution excellence: Oversee project execution with a keen focus on delivering within scope, meeting quality standards and ensuring optimal resource utilisation. Scope, Schedule, and Budget Management: Monitor and manage project scope, ensuring alignment with objectives and managing any changes effectively. Oversee project schedules, identifying and addressing potential delays. Manage project budgets, tracking expenditures and ensuring fiscal responsibility. Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage project risks. Develop proactive strategies to mitigate potential obstacles, ensuring project success and minimising disruptions. Resource Management: Collaborate with resource managers to allocate resources effectively. Ensure project teams have the tools, support, and expertise needed for successful delivery. Reporting and Insights: Define and implement performance metrics to monitor project and programme success. Provide regular status reports and insights to senior leadership, enabling informed decision-making. Change Management: Develop change management strategies to guide stakeholders through project transitions. Anticipate and address resistance, fostering a positive attitude towards change.
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CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS


Exceptional leadership, team management and interpersonal skills. Strong analytical, problem solving and attention to detail capabilities. Proficiency in project management tools and software. Ability to thrive and drive, in a fast-paced dynamic environment and navigate challenges effectively. * Minimum 15 years programme management experience with a proven track record of successfully leading and delivering projects in a complex environment.