Manager: Programme Management

Purpose

• To ensure that projects are prioritised in alignment with business strategy, and delivered in accordance with project framework and business requirements.

Main Responsibilities (not limited to):

• To prioritise projects and new requests in collaboration with the relevant business stakeholders to enable strategic alignment and optimal resource allocation.
• To facilitate the development of business cases and project initiation documents in accordance with Project Management methodology.
• To oversee the delivery of projects according to budgets, specifications, set targets, and quality standards.
• To coach and mentor project managers and administrators within the team to optimise capabilities and performance.
• To ensure an effective portfolio management process to facilitate optimal project prioritisation, resource allocation, and project execution.
• To facilitate effective project and portfolio reporting in order to provide assurance to stakeholders and enable risk management.
• To engage and build conducive relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders including the SARB group, to promote synergy and alignment.
• To oversee the delivery of project benefits and monitor post-implementation performance to ensure sustainability of project solutions.
• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental regulations are adhered to in line with the legal requirements for both SABN employees and contractors.

The Preferred Candidate is likely to have:

• BSc or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, supplemented by a Project Management qualification (Essential)
• Minimum of 8 – 10 years’ experience in multi-disciplinary project management, of which at least 3 years in a senior leadership role (Essential)
• Specific exposure in a manufacturing environment (Desirable)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Project and Programme management;
• Financial analysis;
• Working knowledge of Information Technology and systems;
• Contract management;
• Principles of general management;
• MS Project and scheduling tools