Job Openings Programme Manager

About the job Programme Manager

Programme Manager

Programme Implementation / Programme Planning & Approach
  • Participate in pre-programme engagement meetings to understand programme requirements
  • Define programme objectives, benefits, and develop clear metrics to measure delivery of agreed benefits post go-live
  • Responsible for setting up project governance for assigned programmes and driving adherence to agreed governance and controls
  • Outline programme deliverables and timelines
  • Unpack programmes into project workstreams and work packages
  • Implement a programme communication strategy
  • Ensure appropriate monitoring and support is in place post go-live on all projects
  • Manage time, budget, quality, and scope on all programmes/projects in the portfolio
  • Manage and chair programme steercos to executives
PM Delivery Management
  • Provide clear direction & support, foster open communication, and resolve conflicts at programme level
  • Promote the building of a collaborative/conducive team culture
  • Review and ensure quality of work in the project meets the set expectations and standards
  • Achieve programme objectives by active involvement and continuously reviewing and improving operational methodologies
  • Manage stakeholder relationships effectively at all levels
Cross-Project Dependency Management
  • Proactively manage dependencies and ensure alignment on delivery across Group Tech
  • Proactively manage deviations on the set timelines and actively manage stakeholder expectations
Programme RAIDs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) Management
  • Implement risk management strategies and review project RAIDs and activities that could pose a risk to the programme
  • Effective problem management (preventative & reactive) on the programme
  • Manage overall programme RAIDs
Change Management
  • Drive organisational change processes and change management on the programme
  • Manage operational handover to lines of business (with focus on minimal impact to business) and run post-launch war-rooms
Stakeholder Management
  • Manage and chair internal programme sessions with project managers and delivery managers across the organisation
  • Proactively manage stakeholders through effective communication and reporting
Benefits / Value Realisation
  • Ensure programmes deliver the intended benefits by identifying, planning, and tracking these benefits throughout the project lifecycle, and confirming their achievement after project completion
  • Support Business drive to achievement of strategic and operational targets
Qualifications
  • A Bachelors Degree or Equivalent NQF Level 7 Qualification in Business / Project Management / Engineering Required
  • Project Management certification (PMP® / Prince2® / Agile or similar) Required
  • Change Management Knowledge Required
Experience
  • A minimum of 8+ years of relevant work experience (within Project Management)
  • Programme / Project Management
  • Proven track record in delivering complex cross-functional projects
  • Proven track record in delivering digital / OTT projects

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