Programme Manager

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 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 Cross-Project Dependency Management Proactively manage dependencies and ensure alignment on delivery across Group Tech Proactively manage deviations on the set timelines and actively manage stakeholder expectations Programme Risk /Dependencies/ Assumptions/Issues/Decisions (RAIDs) Management 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 Change Management 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 Stakeholder Management Manage and chair internal programme sessions with project managers and delivery managers across the organisation Proactively manage stakeholders through effective communication and reporting Benefits /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 completion Support Business drive to achievement of strategic and operational targets Qualifications 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 Experience 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 Technical Competencies 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

Location: Randburg, ZA

Posted Date: 9/16/2025