Strategic Program Manager
2 days ago
Who are we?
Sanlam Developing Markets [SDM] (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sanlam Life Limited) is one of the top financial services providers in the South African entry-level and emerging middle market. It aims to understand the unique requirements of clients and offers a wide range of simple and affordable financial solutions that cover needs such as funeral insurance, savings for education, life cover and personal accident plans. In terms of the Sanlam Group Governance Policy, SDM is managed by the SA Retail Mass cluster, which is part of the Sanlam Life and Savings cluster within the Sanlam Group. The cluster focusses on retail products, as well as group schemes. What will you do?
Overall management of multiple cross functional project streams, relationships and resource dependencies.
Contribution to the achievement of business strategic objectives by orchestrating the delivery of multiple projects streams.
Manage competing priorities with diplomacy and flexibility while paying close attention to timelines and expected results.
Assisting with the alignment between the business requirements and the technical interpretation thereof.
Activity integration and alignment across the Business and IT.
Roll-out planning and delivery monitoring against agreed timelines.
Critical Issue & Risk management within program management.
Careful monitoring of expense budgets as well as project budgets.
Centralised delivery resource planning & management.
Escalation and resolution of critical project constraints.
Program / Portfolio progress reporting.
Chair Steercoms and other project forums and presentation at Exco meetings, workshops etc.
What will make you successful in this role?
The ability to plan, direct and coordinate the activities of enterprise-wide technology projects to ensure that programme goals are accomplished.
The ability to consult with management and review project proposals to determine goals, time frame, funding limitations, and procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements and allotment of resources.
The ability to identify risks and develop contingency plans.
The ability to manage complex project and operational dependencies.
Qualification & experience
Degree in Information Systems / Computer Science / Engineering
Masters / MBA degree advantageous
Project Management qualification e.g. PMP, Prince 2
Minimum 15 years of project management experience
Program management of large multi-year projects in the financial services or insurance industry
Systems Development experience advantageous
Knowledge and skills
Advanced computer literacy
Proficiency with MS PowerPoint and MS Projects
Knowledge of the systems development lifecycle
Ability to translate complex technical topics into easily understandable concepts
Ability to create structure within different delivery models in various departments
Project Planning, directing and co-ordination
Quality, compliance and risk management
Knowledgeable in current technology and industry trends
Knowledge of the IT landscape, including IT operations and technical project management skills.
Personal Attributes
Strategic
Analytical
Technical expertise (program management)
Broad understanding of systems architecture principles and ability to interpret impact on projects
Team management, with a collaborative style
Coping with pressures and setbacks
Confidence and decisiveness
Planning and organising
Persuading and influencing
Adaptive and responsive to change
Quality and detail orientation
Formulating strategies and concepts
Interpersonal sensitivity
Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking Build a successful career with us
We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its four business clusters - Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development. Turnaround time
The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.
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