Programme Manager

Parvana Strategic Sourcing

  • Cape Town, Western Cape
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
  • Apply easily
About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture and performance.What you will be doing:
  • Develop / manage a flexible, AI-powered PMO control framework that adheres to company risk and governance rules.
  • Create and enforce consistent control processes across all projects to ensure they follow both internal policies and external regulations.
  • Provide continuous insight into project performance using smart dashboards and analytics.
  • Integrate automation into project workflows, using AI for tasks like classifying documents and assessing risk, to make processes more efficient and easier to track.
  • Use agile methods and AI innovation to constantly improve project controls and governance.
  • Lead the creation of reports for senior leaders and committees on the effectiveness of project controls, the quality of audit trails, and risk insights.
  • Work with other teams to improve project management tools like ServiceNow and Jira, ensuring high-quality data and effective system integration.
  • Show tangible results, such as a reduction in manual work, faster reporting, and better prediction of project risks and performance, which in turn increases stakeholder confidence.
What our client is looking for:
  • A relevant tertiary qualification would be beneficial
  • Relevant certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)
  • 5+ years of experience in Project Management Office (PMO) and governance roles, with a focus on control frameworks and reporting.
  • Proven track record of designing, implementing, and leading control structures for large, multi-project portfolios.
  • Experienced in using AI and machine learning techniques like NLP and predictive analytics.
  • Ability to create dashboards and data visualisations using platforms like ServiceNow PPM, Power BI, or Tableau.
  • Hands-on experience with key project delivery tools such as ServiceNow PPM, Jira, MS Project, etc.
  • Direct experience preparing for audits and compliance reviews.
  • Skilled in presenting governance insights and risk data to senior executives and investment committees.
  • A history of leading or influencing teams in agile, cross-functional environments.
  • Ability to analyse raw data, build models, and generate actionable insights for performance and risk management.
  • Adept at identifying root causes of issues and implementing scalable solutions for governance and reporting structures.
  • Deep understanding of organisational strategy to ensure governance practices align with business goals and priorities.
  • Capable of guiding cross-functional teams and managing organisational resistance.
Job ID:
  • J107006
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