Programme Manager
Salary
Not disclosed
Job Type
contract
Posted
about 1 month ago
Closing date
25 Jun 2026
Job Description
re you a strategic thinker with the precision to execute complex plans? We are looking for a high-caliber Portfolio Project Manager to bridge the gap between high-level business strategy and ground-level execution. In this role, you won't just manage tasks; you will lead the strategy, planning, and optimization of an entire portfolio to ensure every project delivers maximum business value.
The Challenge
As a Portfolio Project Manager, you will oversee the full lifecycle of projects and programs. Your mission is to ensure that every initiative within your portfolio is directed and controlled to meet Companies strategic objectives-on time, on budget, and within scope.
**Key Responsibilities**
1\. Strategic Execution & Governance
- Plan and prioritize the project portfolio to align with three-year business plans.
- Ensure all projects adhere strictly to project governance standards and internal frameworks.
- Manage financial information and budgets to ensure optimal ROI across the portfolio.
2\. Stakeholder & Client Centricity
- Capture and sign off client needs accurately to ensure best-practice service delivery.
- Proactively manage stakeholder expectations and maintain a client-centric culture.
- Negotiate and communicate deviations to project plans timeously and effectively.
3\. Operational Excellence & Resource Management
- Identify resource inefficiencies and drive optimization through multi-skilling.
- Conduct rigorous capacity management across all project streams.
- Address capacity gaps to ensure seamless delivery and high performance.
4\. Leadership & Culture
- Contribute to a culture of transformation by participating in Companies CSI and strategy initiatives.
- Lead by example, embracing the companies vision and values.
- Actively work to improve culture survey results and foster personal and professional growth.
**What We're Looking For**
- The Strategist: You understand how a single project fits into the "Big Picture" of a corporate portfolio.
- The Negotiator: You can navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and manage expectations with diplomacy.
- The Optimizer: You have a keen eye for resource gaps and know how to bridge them through multi-skilling.
- National Diploma/Degree in information Technology
- The Professional: You stay abreast of industry developments and are committed to continuous self-improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- re you a strategic thinker with the precision to execute complex plans?
- We are looking for a high-caliber Portfolio Project Manager to bridge the gap between high-level business strategy and ground-level execution.
- In this role, you won't just manage tasks; you will lead the strategy, planning, and optimization of an entire portfolio to ensure every project delivers maximum business value.
- The Challenge As a Portfolio Project Manager, you will oversee the full lifecycle of projects and programs.
- Your mission is to ensure that every initiative within your portfolio is directed and controlled to meet Companies strategic objectives-on time, on budget, and within scope. **Key Responsibilities** 1\.
- Strategic Execution & Governance Plan and prioritize the project portfolio to align with three-year business plans.
Requirements
Desired Skills
- Strategic Execution & Governance
- Stakeholder & Client Centricity
- Operational Excellence & Resource Management
About the employer
Paracon
Paracon is a hiring organisation operating in Edenburg within the project management sector. They are currently recruiting for the Programme Manager role advertised on this page. Visit the official application link for more about the company, its culture and the team you would be joining.
Originally posted at www.careerjunction.co.za
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