Program Manager (Contract)
Manager
Cape Town – Western Cape – South Africa
Are you a seasoned Program Manager looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment?
We’re seeking a highly motivated individual to join a team in Cape Town on Contract. You will oversee multiple interrelated projects within a strategic program, ensuring alignment with business objectives and successful delivery. This role will require strong project management, stakeholder management, and governance skills.
You must have a minimum 10 years of experience in project delivery, 4-8 years of experience as a Senior Project Manager, and 1-3 years of experience as a Program Manager, and be well-versed in PMBOK, Prince2, and Lean Agile frameworks.
Rate: Up to R620 per hour
Type: 6-month Contract – Onsite
Area: Cape Town
Job Summary
The Program Manager will oversee multiple interrelated projects within a strategic program, ensuring alignment with business objectives and successful delivery. This role will require strong project management, stakeholder management, and governance skills, with a focus on utilizing the PDC methodology.
Key Responsibilities
- Program Oversight:
- Monitor program progress and identify potential impediments.
- Define and enforce governance frameworks, including stage gates.
- Ensure quality project execution.
- Benefits Management:
- Facilitate the definition and review of benefit cases.
- Track program benefits.
- Risk Management:
- Identify and mitigate program risks.
- Maintain a robust risk management framework.
- Define and track key risk indicators.
- Resource Management:
- Determine and allocate project management and coordination resources.
- Monitor capacity and balance resource allocation.
- Contract Management:
- Manage contracts related to the program.
- Team Leadership:
- Lead and manage the program team.
- Foster a community of practice for project management and coordination.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum 10 years of experience in project delivery.
- 4-8 years of experience as a Senior Project Manager.
- 1-3 years of experience as a Program Manager.
Skills
- Well-versed in PMBOK, Prince2, and Lean Agile frameworks
- Lean Portfolio Management
- Agile Delivery
- Project Management
- IT and Business Acumen
- Portfolio Analysis
- Atlassian Suite (Confluence, Jira)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Solution-oriented approach
Competencies
- Collaboration
- Results-driven
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Innovation
- Client focus
- Business acumen
- Program management
- Reporting and administration
- Stakeholder management
Behavioural Skills
- Advanced communication, influencing, and negotiation skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Role model for team members
- Assertiveness
- Client satisfaction focus
- Motivational and inspirational leadership
- Superior decision-making skills
- Project change management expertise
- Excellent team leadership, motivation, and business acumen
- Understanding of the project life cycle