Strategic Programme Director

4 weeks ago


Sandton, South Africa Golden Rule Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Strategic Programme Director to lead our programme management function within the Corporate Services Division. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a hybrid working environment and be the ambassador for EPMO, driving remediation and resolution of project escalations.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of programmes in line with company standards and industry best practice. This includes achieving all set objectives as agreed or set out in business cases through cross-functional teams and group-wide collaboration with all levels within the organisation.

Key Accountabilities

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

  • Professionally liaise with project sponsors, project executive owners, and Head: EPMO to drive remediation/resolution of project escalations.
  • Work effectively and efficiently to achieve outcomes.
  • Provide regular progress and feedback on projects to stakeholders at an understandable level.
  • Ensure appropriate governance for programmes in line with AF standards and best practice.
  • Manage budgets and facilitate meetings, work sessions, and engagements.
  • Work with multiple dimensions and complexities in programmes simultaneously.
  • Track programme benefits and ensure execution within programme scope, time, cost, and overall risk management.
  • Deliver customer service orientation/client focus (internal and external).
  • Demonstrate strong ability in self-management (planning, prioritising & time management).
  • Drive change required to ensure programme overall success.
  • Be assertive (includes willingness to challenge and confront).
  • Manage programme administration and reporting.
Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Grade 12
  • Certificate in Associate Project Management (CAPM) – advantageous
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • PRINCE 2 Foundation and Practitioner – advantageous
  • Agile Certification – advantageous
  • 5 years' experience in programme management in strategic areas
  • 5+ years experience in Infrastructure and Development projects both Waterfall and Agile
  • 3 years experience in partnering with and influencing directors or executives and cross-functional stakeholders in the financial industry


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