Discovery Limited
Key Purpose
The Programme Manager can be thought of as a “super” project manager. His or her role is mainly operational since this person is responsible for planning and governance and for overseeing the successful delivery of the programme’s output/product.
Although knowledge of the business is important, there is more stress on his or her project and programme management skills. The programme manager must have practical experience of having been a project manager for large and complex initiatives.
Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to
Daily programme management throughout the program life cycle;
Defining the programme governance (controls);
Planning the overall programme and monitoring the progress;
Managing the project/programme’s budget;
Managing risks and issues and taking corrective measurements;
Coordinating the projects and their interdependencies;
Managing and utilising resources across projects;
Managing stakeholders’ communication;
Aligning the deliverables (outputs) to the programme’s “outcome”;
Working closely with other Project Managers in respective projects within the programme.
Skills and Knowledge:
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Word, Excel
Education and Experience
Education:
Matric (Essential)
Bachelor’s degree
Agile Project Management certificate (Advantageous)
Minimum Experience:
5-7 years in Project Management (Good track record of handling large, strategic and complex projects)
Expert in planning, communication (written and verbal), presentation, negotiation, facilitation
Relationship management experience (Advantageous)
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