Programme Manager

• 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

• 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
• Managing stakeholder relationships effectively at all levels

• Proactively manage dependencies and ensure alignment on delivery across Group Tech
• Proactively manage deviations on the set timelines and actively manage stakeholder expectations

• Implement risk management strategies and review project RAIDs and activities that could pose a risk to the programme
• Effective problem management (preventative re-active) on the programme
• Manage overall programme RAIDs

• Drive organisational change processes and change management on the programme
• Manage operational handover to lines of business (with focus minimal impact to business) and run post launch war-rooms

• Manage and chair internal programme sessions with project managers and delivery managers across the organisation
• Proactively manage stakeholders through effective communication and reporting

• 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

• A Bachelor’s 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

• A minimum of 8+ of relevant work experience (within the Project Management)
• Programme/Project Management
• Proven track record in delivering complex cross-functional projects
• Proven track record in delivering digital/OTT projects

• Project Management methodology (PMBOK / Prince2 / Agile)
• Portfolio and programme management
• Project Governance
• Risk Management
• Budget Development Management
• Change Management
• Benefits Realisation
• Stakeholder Management
• People Management
• Strong Communication Skills

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