PMO Control Manager

5 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Robert Walters Full time
Job title : PMO Control ManagerJob Location : Western Cape, Cape TownDeadline : April 24, 2025Quick Recommended Links
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    • My client is a leading global leading global private markets manager focused on private equity, secondaries, credit and infrastructure with a global network of 30 local offices. They are looking for a PMO Control Manager responsible for establishing and maintaining robust control frameworks across the PMO.

Role Overview

  • The PMO Control Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining robust control frameworks across the PMO.
  • This role ensures that project performance, risks, and compliance are consistently monitored and reported.
  • The successful candidate will drive the standardization of processes, manage the integrity of project data, and deliver actionable insights to senior management. This position is crucial in aligning project outcomes with strategic objectives and ensuring overall governance excellence

Key Responsibilities

  • Control Frameworks: Develop, implement, and continuously improve PMO control standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Performance Monitoring: Establish and manage dashboards, scorecards, and reports to monitor project performance, risks, and compliance.
  • Data Integrity: Ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of data across portfolio management tools.
  • Governance and Compliance: Oversee adherence to project management standards and governance protocols, including risk management and financial tracking.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with Project Managers, senior leadership and cross-functional teams to present clear, actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies and implement process enhancements to drive reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
  • Budget and Forecasting: Monitor project budgets and financial performance, ensuring alignment with organisational guidelines.
  • Meeting Facilitation: Prepare and lead project review meetings, ensuring strategic alignment of project proposals and initiatives.
  • Preparation of Executive presentation packs for Investment Committees and similar forums.

Skills & Competencies

  • Advanced understanding of project controls, risk management, and governance best practices.
  • Advanced knowledge of the Project Life Cyle and experience working with an embedded organisational delivery framework.
  • Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, ServiceNow PPM).
  • Problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional, matrixed environment.
  • Proactive, innovative, and committed to continuous process improvement.
  • Business Acumen: Awareness of organisational strategy and goals to align reporting efforts.
  • Knowledge of budgeting, financial tracking, and resource management

Key Success Criteria

  • Timely and accurate delivery of reports and control documentation.
  • Effective implementation of PMO control frameworks and process improvements.
  • High levels of stakeholder satisfaction through clear, concise, and actionable reporting.
  • Demonstrable improvements in project governance, risk mitigation, and data quality.
  • Consistent achievement of project milestones and alignment with strategic objectives.

Qualifications & Experience
Essential:

  • 5–7 years of experience in a PMO or project management role with a focus on control, governance, and reporting.
  • Proven track record in implementing control frameworks and managing cross-functional teams.

Preferred:

Relevant Qualifications

  • Relevant certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)
  • Advanced degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related discipline.
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