Transformational Portfolio Leader

1 week ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Pillango Placements Full time
Job Description

The Strategic Portfolio Manager function plays a pivotal role in driving business value delivery across various organisational functions, aligning with strategic goals. This role requires collaboration and effective working relationships to ensure successful outcomes.

Responsibilities:
  • Program/Portfolio Management: Develop and implement strategic plans for portfolios, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
  • Leadership and Direction: Provide leadership and guidance to programme teams, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Enterprise Business Analysis: Conduct thorough business analysis to inform decision-making and drive business growth.
  • Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and issue resolution.
  • Budgeting and Costing: Develop and manage budgets, ensuring accurate costing and financial management.
  • Project Benefit Realisation: Identify and realise benefits from programmes and projects, demonstrating value to the organisation.
  • Project/Program Governance: Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks, ensuring compliance and risk management.
  • Project Program Team Management: Lead and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
  • Portfolio Reporting and Review: Provide regular reporting and review of portfolio performance, informing strategic decisions.
  • Innovation Strategy, Pipeline and Roadmap: Develop and implement innovative strategies, pipelines, and roadmaps to drive business growth and improvement.
  • Project Risk and Issue Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues, ensuring programme success.
  • Project Resource Management: Manage resources effectively, ensuring optimal allocation and utilisation.
Requirements:
  • Excellent portfolio, program, and project management skills, with the ability to manage complex, multi-year initiatives.
  • Solid understanding of IT systems (COTS, SAAS, PAAS, ITAAS), process modelling, business capability modelling, and innovation management.
  • At least 10 years of work experience in a project management capacity, leading multiple initiatives.
  • At least 5 years of portfolio management experience.
  • Experience in setting up a strategic PMO, portfolio office (advantageous).
  • Managerial experience: 5 or more years of experience in a leadership position.
  • Experience of planning, managing, and organising resources within short/medium timescales within the overall policy framework.
Salary:

Salaries are negotiable and based on each individual's skills, qualifications, and experience in line with market standards. We will discuss your salary expectations upfront to avoid wasting time on a process that won't produce the desired outcome.



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