Description:
Purpose of this role:
To strategically provide direction, manage and improve EPMO strategy, frameworks and policies align to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and risk management that is fit for Alexander Forbes requirements. To provide oversight and manage the enterprise-wide portfolio of the EPMO which includes a designated Team of Programme Mangers, Project Managers, Administrators, Business Analysts (Permanent & Contracted) and third party service providers contracted responsible for execution of various Operational and Strategic Projects and Programmes end to end within the Alexander Forbes (AF) project and programme delivery framework on a day-to-day basis. Collaboration with stakeholders across organisation to drive and ensure successful execution against Business Cases and Benefits for specific Projects and Programmes and completion within set timelines and budgets approved, while ensuring professional standard of work. Lead by example in living the Alexander Forbes Values and ongoing care and development of the team to stay aligned with best practices fit for the purpose to deliver a positive outcome and success in line with organisation objectives and priorities. Provide ongoing professional guidance, mentoring, coaching, development and on the job training of team and members to ensure excellence and progressing in ongoing improvement of the overall EPMO capabilities and execution success
Education and Experience:
A Bachelor's degree in Business, Administration, or a related field. Project Management Professional (PMP) Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Agile Certification PRINCE 2 Foundation and Practitioner – advantageous Business Analysis Diploma – advantageous Minimum of 10 years plus experience in industry Minimum of 5-year leadership experience in PMO
Knowledge and skills:
Strong leadership experience. Manage a remote working environment. Professionally liaise with Senior managers and Executives as an ambassador for the EPMO function. Work effectively and efficiently to achieve objectives. As required from time to time, various formal and informal meetings will have to be attended and participated in Strong Good written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to details and technicalities. Excellent organizational and technical skills. Good interpersonal and multi-tasking skills. Ability to work under pressure
Business understanding:
Strong Commercial understanding. Client orientated execution and delivery. Stakeholder roles and importance of peer networking. Lead and drive the socialization of change. <...Additional Info:
1 to 12 years
Salary: RNegotiable
Job Reference #: 1583859647
25 Feb 2022;
from:
gumtree.co.za