Project / Programme Manager

2 months ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Turner & Townsend Full time
Job Description

Project Managers handle commissions of varying scale and value; depending upon the complexity of the project etc., including advising on specific Project Management functions

Project management responsibilities include:

  • Provide strategic advice at the programme identification / definition stages, including advising on development of the Programme Brief in relation to the Sub-programme / Workstream for which he / she is responsible and the different approaches that might be adopted in order to realise the desired benefits / outcomes and / or achieve the Client’s strategic objectives.
  • Advising at a strategic level at the project conception stage, including providing advice on the different approaches that can be adopted in order to successfully achieve the client’s overall objectives
  • Determine phasing, sequencing and interdependencies between projects and the management and logistical arrangements that need to be implemented to successfully deliver the Sub-programme.
  • determine the procurement strategy for the programme, and identify and confirm the availability of all resources needed to deliver the Sub-programme in accordance with the Clients requirements
  • Lead and direct the project managers responsible for delivery of the projects included within the Sub-programme, liaising as appropriate with the programme office, specialists and where applicable, Clients staff
  • Leading the establishment of the overall success criteria for the project, including time, cost, technical and performance parameters
  • Planning for and the ongoing management of quality, safety, health and environment issues
  • Establishing effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilised throughout project
  • Project planning, including ensuring the production of the detailed project plan
  • Advising upon the procurement of resources
  • Leading and facilitating the overall cross-functional project team
  • Monitoring and applying performance management techniques, including the use of KPIs to improve project performance
  • Managing the change control process
  • Monitoring and advising upon project finances
  • Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications
  • Ensuring the production of formal project progress and other reports
  • Taking a leading role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages

Marketing and business development, to include:

  • Taking responsibility for developing new business opportunities with existing and new Turner & Townsend clients
  • Identifying and acting upon cross-selling opportunities
  • Working with Associate Directors and Directors to construct bids for new work
  • Attending formal client pitches with Assistant Directors and Directors
  • Ensuring that project case study, photograph and project CV files are kept up to date
  • Identifying and acting upon opportunities to improve project management products and services

 

 


Qualifications

  • Degree in Construction Project Management or equivalent qualification
  • 8+ years’ experience
  • Must preferably be registered with a professional body as Professional Project Manager
  • Industry knowledge and exposure
  • Programme Management knowledge base and enterprise programme management working experience

 



Additional Information

As the Project / Programme Manager you will have responsibility, amongst others, for the service stream in terms of Project Resourcing, Best Practice and Knowledge Management, Tool & Systems, Key Account Management, Service Opportunity identification and Service Development. You will continue to promote the interests of Turner & Townsend giving the full benefit of your knowledge, expertise and skills to all your business undertakings.

In undertaking the role of Project/Programme Manager, Turner & Townsend have specific expectations to be met.  The expectations will form part of your continuous development and performance measurement. 

 

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