Strategic Project Management Leader

3 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Deka Minas (Pty) Ltd Full time

Job Title: Project Management Office (PMO) Manager


Job Summary:


Deka Minas (Pty) Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Management Office (PMO) Manager to oversee group-wide project management and delivery across multiple departments within the organization.


Key Responsibilities:



  • Establish and maintain the PMO function, including frameworks, processes, and tools to support project management activities across the organization.
  • Lead a team of project managers and coordinators, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Collaborate with departmental heads to prioritize and align projects with strategic objectives, ensuring resource allocation and budget management are optimized.
  • Develop and maintain project management standards, methodologies, and best practices to enhance project execution and delivery.
  • Monitor project performance, identifying risks and issues proactively, and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the PMO, promoting knowledge sharing, lessons learned, and professional development among team members.
  • Serve as a key liaison between the PMO and senior leadership, providing regular updates on project status, milestones, and performance metrics.
  • Drive collaboration and communication among project teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Facilitate project governance processes, including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, adhering to organizational standards and policies.

Requirements:



  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field. PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
  • Proven experience in project management, with a minimum of 8 -10 years of experience in leading complex projects in a multi-departmental environment.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve project objectives.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Solid understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, with experience in implementing PMO frameworks and standards.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
  • Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, Trello, Asana etc.).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

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