Senior Programme Manager T300

Job Description

The Senior Programme Manager is responsible for overseeing the execution of a strategic IT Programme (set of related projects) adhering to the PPMO framework. Leads the delivery and ensures its alignment with organizational goals, optimizing resources, and delivering long-term value for the organization.

• Lead multiple related projects to achieve programme objectives.
• Drive alignment of programmes with strategic goals and ensure benefits realisation and long-term impact.
• Oversee the execution, ensuring on-time delivery with high quality standards.
• Proactive managing of program-level risks and dependencies, ensuring actions are taking to resolve deviations.
• Oversee stakeholder engagement across ITS units
• Performance review of Project Managers to ensure governance and quality is attained during project delivery.

• Align individual project plans within the overall programme roadmap, with clearly defined deadlines, deliverables and resources allocation across projects.
• Provide strategic guidance to project managers, collaborating to align execution priorities and maintain focus on key milestones.
• Implement and monitor robust tracking mechanism across projects, to identify and resolve risks or delays proactively.
• Monitor and report programme outcomes to Senior Leadership team

• Lead and support the completion of complex IT and business transformation projects.
• Ensure alignment with business objectives and timelines.

• Ensure PMs Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans.
• Integrating all aspects of the project, including timelines and resource allocation.
• Oversee the development of project governance documents, adhering to the PPMO framework

• Monitor project progress, milestones, and deliverables.
• Attend and support PMs in Project Steering boards to ensure regular status updates, effective reporting and presentations to stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to the Project Board and other senior leadership.
• following PPMO governance and practices

• Assist with escalation of identified risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Support proactive mitigation strategies to address risks effectively.
• Manage escalations and critical issues with a strategic approach.

• Allocate resources efficiently, including budget, personnel, and technology.
• Consult with line / resource managers and third parties.
• Optimize resource utilization across multiple projects.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ensure transparency, communication, and alignment throughout the programme and project lifecycle.
• Act as a liaison between project managers and executive leadership.

• Manage diverse project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Motivate the project team and ensure team harmony.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior project managers.
• Provide half yearly and annual reviews of permanent employees
• Provide regular constructive feedback to all PMs within the programme
• Encourage feedback, learning, and adaptation to drive operational excellence.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
• Lead initiatives to enhance project management methodologies and tools

• Implement robust quality assurance processes and standards.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality products and services.
• Continuously improve quality assurance practices.

• Support and escallate changes to project scope, requirements, and timelines.
• Coordinate adjustments in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Lead change management initiatives to ensure smooth transitions.

What qualification should you have? The ideal candidate will have the following profile :

• Proven experience (6+ years) as a Project Manager, preferably in IT or business transformation projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and…