Programme Manager

Job Description

To plan, direct, and integrate the activities of a portfolio of projects or programme(s) to ensure that goals are accomplished and achieved within defined scope, budget, and timelines.

Job Description

• Develop and advise on appropriate change strategies in alignment with project requirements that support overall business strategy.
• Deploys integrated risk management, governance and compliance frameworks
• throughout area of responsibility.
• Identify and participate in activities that are appropriate for own development as a life-long learner.
• Manage team or teams in areas of responsibility in delivery against performance
• targets and achievement of wider human capital objectives.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviour through personal involvement, commitment and dedication in support of organisational values.
• Compile reports that track progress and guide business to make informed decisions.
• Develop tactical strategy and delivery plans in support of functional strategic objectives in partnership with leadership.
• Establish mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders that support thought leadership, innovative and integrated practice solutions.
• Design and deliver customer service solutions, systems and interactions aligned to Organisational values and service standards that build the brand.
• Draw up a budget aligned to tactical delivery plans, monitor effectiveness and report on variances.
• Monitor actual project progress and resolve issues speedily to enhance effective client service delivery.
• Design integrated programme plans, identify resources for execution purposes, implement, identify risks and apply associated project.
• Accountable for end-to-end programme integration, ensuring multiple projects are sequenced, aligned and collectively deliver intended business outcomes and benefits.
• Translate strategic objectives into clear programme outcomes, value metrics, and benefit-realisation plans.
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for programme health, providing clear, actionable insight and recommendations to senior leadership and steerco forums.
• Proactively manage cross-project dependencies, constraints and conflicts, resolving issues that cannot be addressed at individual project level.
• Define and govern appropriate delivery models across the programme ensuring consistency in controls, cadence and reporting.
• Oversee programme-level risk aggregation, including delivery, technical, regulatory, security and operational risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, platform standards and regulatory requirements, managing technical trade-offs and technical debt at programme level.
• Monitor cumulative change impact on business areas and adjust delivery sequencing to minimise disruption and fatigue.
• Provide leadership, coaching and direction to project managers within the programme, uplifting delivery capability and consistency of execution.
• Contribute to succession planning and capability development within the PMO by identifying development opportunities, gaps and coaching needs.
• Align programme execution with portfolio priorities and enterprise roadmaps, contributing to portfolio planning, prioritisation and investment decisions.
• Ensure accurate, transparent programme reporting into PMO, portfolio and executive dashboards.
• Lead programme recovery and remediation initiatives where delivery is at risk, including re-planning, re-scoping or restructuring where required.
• Manage escalations and crisis situations involving multiple stakeholders, suppliers and delivery teams, maintaining focus on business outcomes.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in relevant field (NQF 7 or above) or equivalent qualification
• 8+ years’ experience in the programme / project management space
• Must preferably be registered with a professional body as Professional Project /Programme Manager
• Banking industry knowledge and exposure
• Proven experience in stakeholder relationship building across diverse contexts
• Proven track record of managing complex programmes and collaborating across multinational corporate settings.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with attention to detail and an ability to manage budgets and timelines effectively.

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Important Closing Date Note

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

06/05/26