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 levelPromote the building of a collaborative / conducive team cultureReview and ensure quality of work in the project meets the set expectations and standardsAchieve programme objectives by active involvement and continuously reviewing and improving operational methodologiesManaging stakeholder relationships effectively at all levelsCross-Project Dependency Management
Proactively manage dependencies and ensure alignment on delivery across Group TechProactively manage deviations on the set timelines and actively manage stakeholder expectationsProgramme Risk / Dependencies / Assumptions / Issues / Decisions (RAIDs) Management
Implement risk management strategies and review project RAIDs and activities that could pose a risk to the programmeEffective problem management (preventative re-active) on the programmeManage overall programme RAIDsChange Management
Drive organisational change processes and change management on the programmeManage operational handover to lines of business (with focus minimal impact to business) and run post launch war-roomsStakeholder Management
Manage and chair internal programme sessions with project managers and delivery managers across the organisationProactively manage stakeholders through effective communication and reportingBenefits / 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 completionSupport Business drive to achievement of strategic and operational targetsQualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent NQF Level 7 Qualification in Business / Project Management / Engineering - RequiredProject Management certification (PMP® / Prince2® / Agile or similar) - RequiredChange Management Knowledge - RequiredExperience
A minimum of 8+ of relevant work experience (within the Project Management)Programme / Project ManagementProven track record in delivering complex cross-functional projectsProven track record in delivering digital / OTT projectsTechnical Competencies
Project Management methodology (PMBOK / Prince2 / Agile)Portfolio and programme managementProject GovernanceRisk ManagementBudget Development ManagementChange ManagementBenefits RealisationStakeholder ManagementPeople ManagementStrong Communication Skills