Program Director

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa ERM Full time
Job Title: Program Director

The ERM Libryo Program Director plays a pivotal role in directing, prioritizing, and coordinating the response to client requests for adjacent use cases of the ERM Libryo platform. This position is responsible for maximizing revenue opportunities, ensuring high responsiveness, and balancing the multiple demands on the ERM Libryo content production, product, technology, and customer success teams.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Establish and lead the Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring projects align with organizational goals and standards.
  • Receive client project and product requests (work requests) and manage the process of decision-making to accept or reject work requests.
  • Translate work requests into projects and organize them into a well-structured projects backlog.
  • Manage the process of decision-making to create project sprints/iterations.
  • Coordinate and allocate resources, including personnel, budgets, and equipment, to maximize project efficiency and outcomes.
  • Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
  • Facilitate communication between project teams, stakeholders, and senior management to ensure clear and effective information flow.
  • Prepare and present regular reports on project status, resources, budgets, and risks to stakeholders and senior management.
  • Lead, coach, and mentor project management office team members to promote their professional development and ensure project success.
  • Evaluate project outcomes and implement continuous improvement strategies for future projects.
  • Develop and implement project management office policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance operational efficiency.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field. A Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is preferred.
  • A minimum of 10 years of working experience and at least 5 years of experience in project and product management or a related role, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial position.
  • A good working understanding of EHS, ESG, and sustainability regulations, and how regulatory compliance and management system conformance is managed in an enterprise, is preferable.
  • Strong understanding of project and product management principles, methodologies, and tools.
  • Exceptional organizational, time management, and leadership skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
  • Product management of software products, and particularly where NLP and GenAI is leveraged, is preferable.
  • Proficiency in using project management software, preferably ClickUp.
  • Entrepreneurial, intrepreneurial, or startup experience is also preferred.
Personal Attributes:
  • Highly motivated, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
  • Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
  • Adaptable and flexible, able to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Application Procedure:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume/CV detailing their qualifications and experience relevant to the role.

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