A position has become available for a Lead - Project Management Office to join our dynamic team.
The Lead: PMO role is responsible for the delivery and oversight of a project management service through the allocation of contracted project management resources. The Lead PMO will develop project management practice methods and facilitate the training and implementation of a robust, standardized project management capability within the SPAR Organisation. This role involves managing the administration and adoption of PMO systems and tools all while managing the PMO budget.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Leads the Project Management Office (PMO).Builds and manages the budget for PMO services.Reports on a portfolio of projects and initiatives including status reporting on project milestones, deliverables, and risks for all projects within the PMO.Procures adequate PM resources to achieve project objectives in planned timeframes, and manages timesheets and costs against budgets.Establish and maintain project governance frameworks, processes, and standards to ensure consistent and effective project delivery.Develops Project Management processes, policies and standards.Identifies and implements 'fit for purpose' Project Management Tools/Systems.Develops and delivers proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.Develops a training strategy and implementation roadmap for PMO practices.Develops training material to support training of all PM processes, policies and procedures.Trains and provides coaching of project management processes, methods and tools for the PMO and SPAR Organisation.Monitors the adoption of project management practices & identifies opportunities to accelerate/improve adoption.Provides expertise on PMO methodology as well as industry best practices.Manages and guides a virtual PMO resource ensuring the PMO meets performance targets.Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Business/Commerce or Computer Science.PgMP/PMP/PMI-RMP/CAPM and Project Management related certification.A minimum of 8 years Project Management experience.At least 4 years in a mature PMO environment.At least 2 years' experience in a multiple project management role.A strong track record of successful delivery in PMO roles within an IT and Business Change environment.Several years direct, first-hand experience managing projects at a level to be confident instructing and guiding project managers; advising on project planning, financial and resource estimation, tracking and controlling schedules, communication, governance, and reporting.Experience in an Agile/SAFe environment is preferred.The ideal applicant will satisfy the following skills requirements: End to end understanding of various Project Management Frameworks and methodologies.Demonstrated ability to manage a PMO and deploy professional PM resources as needed.Demonstrated capability in project/program/portfolio financial management.Ability to guide, coach and advise at all organisational levels to effect sustainable change and improve the project and process maturity level of the organisation.Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build positive relationships at all levels of the organization.Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.Good professional team leadership and coordination skills.Application Instructions: Kindly note: All applications are to be submitted through the Careers Site and Pnet. Please refrain from calling the Distribution Centre (DC) or emailing applications directly.
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