Program Manager

2 days ago


Durban, South Africa Jellyfish Full time

**Role Overview**

We're seeking a strategic Program Manager to serve as the operational backbone of our global People Development function. You'll orchestrate complex talent infrastructure initiatives that enable organizational effectiveness at scale—transforming tactical projects into sustainable, scalable systems that drive business performance.

As the central coordination point for our People Development programs, reporting into the Global Head of People Development, you'll ensure interconnected initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and with maximum stakeholder adoption across our global organization.

**What You'll Do**

- Lead end-to-end delivery of career architecture, competency frameworks, and organizational leveling initiatives

- Orchestrate performance management system design and implementation, including HRIS integration and change management

- Support HRIS configuration around talent review, succession planning, and calibration processes

- Lead learning technology evaluations, vendor selection, and implementation projects

- Manage relationships with learning platform vendors and technology partners

- Coordinate system migrations, integrations, user acceptance testing, and launch activities

- Serve as central coordination point between LD team, Regional People partners, senior leadership, and external vendors

- Design and execute change management strategies for major talent initiatives

- Build program governance frameworks including decision rights, approval workflows, and risk management

- Maintain program dashboards tracking progress, budget, resources, and dependencies

**What We're Looking For**

- Experience with HRIS or talent system implementations (Workday, SuccessFactors, BambooHR, or similar)

- Strong understanding of talent management processes including performance, succession, and development

- PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum certification or equivalent demonstrated experience

- Change management certification (Prosci ADKAR or similar)

- Experience navigating cultural and regional complexity in multinational organizations

- Vendor management and contract negotiation experience

- Project management tools (Asana, Monday, Smartsheet, MS Project)

- Advanced Excel/Google Sheets including data analysis and dashboard creation

- Process mapping and documentation tools

**Additional Information**

Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritise your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs.

Savings fund: You'll save 5% of your monthly income and Jellyfish will contribute the same amount you save to your savings fund.

Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.

Growth, Your Way: Accumulate one paid day each month (2 hours per week) for self-development and access to Jellyfish Learn.

Health Insurance: We provide a private health insurance policy that includes visual and dental plan coverage.



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