Overview
Programme Manager Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at Dimension Data
Functieomschrijving
• The main focus of the role will be to create and maintain an environment that supports the successful completion of the program.
• The Programme Manager will be responsible for the overall success of the programme.
• Responsible for ensuring that the project objectives are achieved.
• Responsible for the realization of the desired project results and the daily management of the project.
• Responsible for the coordination of efforts of numerous projects in achieving the programme objections.
• Anticipate deviations from the project direction and carry out the necessary corrective measures timeously.
• Understand the integration of the business processes within the client’s business
• Responsible for contract management in relation to the projects within the client’s business
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
FINANCIAL
· Overall management of project budget:
o Budget compilation
o Monitoring and tracking of spending
o Reporting on financials, and programme- and project financial health
o Managing risks and factors that influence budget deviations
o Managing authorizations and approvals related to project and programme spending
CUSTOMER
• Develop strategies and procedures for an efficient implementation/project
• Develop and maintain the delivery of all milestones and deadlines – define the content and the time frames for delivery
INTERNAL BUSINESS
• Draw up requirements, recruit and place all required resources on the project
• Quality Assurance
• Resource Planning in line with work required and budgets
• People Management
• Financial Management/Budget
• Contract Management
LEARNING, GROWTH & INNOVATION
· Drive activities that support project objectives through innovation
FUNCTIONAL
Able to apply the following knowledge:
• Project Integration Management
• Project Scope Management
• Project Time Management
• Cost Management
• Quality Management
• People Management
• Communication Management
• Risk Management
• Procurement Management
• Financial Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Governance
CORE SKILLS
· Project Integration Management
· Project Scope Management
· Project Time Management
· Cost Management
· Quality Management
· People Management
· Communication Management
· Risk Management
· Procurement Management
· Financial Management
· Stakeholder Management
· Governance
ATTITUDE
· Be Energetic + Passionate
· Must be able to work in a team environment
· Must be individually driven and motivated
· Must be able to interact well with management and colleagues
· Excellent communication skills
· Must be assertive and show initiative
· Successfully adapts to changing demands and conditions
· Enthusiastic
· Reliable
· Responsible
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE
QUALIFICATION / PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS
• Grade 12 Senior Certificate (Matric)
• A relevant university computer science degree or equivalent.
• Project Management (PRINCE/PMBOK)
EXPERIENCE
• Have been working as a Programme Manager for minimum 2 years.
• Have worked as a Project Manager for a minimum of 4 years.
• Have a minimum of 10 years working experience, at least 6 years in the solution development space.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Have strong communication skills both written and oral.
• Have strong relationship building skills.
• Must be a PMP (Project Management Professional).
Title: Programme Manager
Company: Dimension Data
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
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