Managed Talent Solutions, a Business Unit within Datacentrix, is looking for a Programme Manager for one of their clients. This will be a fixed term contract until June 2025. The main purpose of the Programme Manager role is to coordinate the projects within a programme effectively and manage large initiatives, managing both the dependencies and interfaces as well as oversight of any risks and issues arising. Through planning, monitoring progress, resolving issues, and initiating appropriate corrective action, the Programme Manager drives the successful outcome of programmes and large initiatives.Responsibilities:Planning activities, milestones, and risk plans.Time and budget management.Delivery of the agreed objectives.Managing stakeholder relationships.Applying expert-level knowledge of project management disciplines.Solving complex problems and recommending solutions to improve processes.Managing functional teams and multiple, interrelated initiatives.Working independently with minimal guidance.Qualification, Experience and Knowledge Required:Project Management qualification (postgraduate or MBA).PMP certification.Required computer literacy in the MS Office suite and applicable Project Management Applications.Disciplined Agile Scrum Master.Agile Practitioner.Lean Six Sigma certification.ITIL, COBIT or TOGAF certification.Cloud (AWS) experience.Experience in large complex ICT application development and execution of delivery.Minimum 10 years' experience in Project and Programme management.Advanced skills in planning, communication, interpersonal and negotiation.Experience in Payments, Banking or Financial services industry.Advanced working knowledge of business matters, finance, planning, and forecasting.Expert-level risk and cost management skills.Proven leadership in complex project implementations and decision-making skills.Technical Competencies Required:Project Management: Design, implement and manage ongoing projects. Direct personnel, resources, and activities to complete tasks.Quality Assurance: Understand the principles of the Portfolio, Programme and Project functions and processes being assured.Stakeholder Management: Understand the principles and goals of Stakeholder Management.Business Case Management: Understand the principles and goals of Business Case Management.Information Management: Understand the principles and goals of Information Management.Scope Management: Understand the purpose and content of scope management.Benefits Management: Understand the principles and goals of Benefits Management.Schedule Management: Know and understand the purpose and content of schedule documentation.Finance Management: Understand the principles and goals of Financial Management.Risk Management: Know and understand the purpose and content of Risk Management documentation.Change Navigation: Understand the principles and goals of Change Navigation.Resource Management: Know and understand the context of the work and its impact on Resource Management.Budgeting and Cost Control: Understand the procedure for developing budgets and controlling costs.Vendor Management: Know the triggers and escalation paths for vendor issues.Funding: Understand the principles and goals of Funding.Investment Appraisal: Understand the importance of maintaining and updating the Investment Appraisal.Datacentrix is a leading ICT integrator that provides high performing and secure ICT solutions to corporate South Africa and the country's public services sector.
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