Contractor: Value Office Controller at Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd.

Primarily the Value Office Controller is responsible for monitoring projects to ensure that projects create value for the business. This role is a supporting resource to BU sponsors and Project Managers to ensure that all FP&A processes are adhered to for project control and to create visibility into stage gate approvals/requirements/issues in a timely manner. The Value Office Controller works closely with assigned Business Unit areas to ensure that all change initiatives are captured, and business cases are created (where appropriate).

This is a 6 month contractor position.

Key Performance Areas included, but not limited to:

• Single point of contact with every project via Project Manager or Project Lead
• Facilitates and drives stage commitments as well as Stage Gate approvals with project committee
• Expert level of understanding the PDP and project governance
• Advise project managers on the governance process
• Understand the project details (scope, project manager, project intent, next milestones, project cost at completion)
• Understand large strategic project WBS cost breakdown
• Monitor project adherence to governance
• Expert level of understanding of the VO tool
• Monitor project adherence to reporting cycles by ensuring tool is updated with correct data
• Control stage gate movements within the tool
• Monitor deliverables produced in the tool to ensure that the project can move between the various stage gates
• Ensure that there are stage gate documents signed off
• A detailed understanding of all project templates in the Value Office
• Ensure project managers are advised on appropriate templates are used in appropriate forums
• Support project managers with logging of projects and creation of project sites
• Facilitate project manager understanding of the tool
• Respond to project manager queries on the tool
• Respond to project manager queries on governance
• Advise project managers on the project review board cadence and requirements
• Supports Value delivery report consolidation and tracking
• Interfaces value commitment/ performance criteria with delivery and any change plans
• Supports with all required analysis and artefacts required for the FP&A Group as part of BU co-ordination
• Facilitates interaction between Project Managers and Decision Support Analysts
• Understand project risk principles
• Understand project risk matrix and advise
• Understand the AFE (Approval for Expenditure Process) and advise project managers

Minimum Criteria

Professional Qualification and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Formal project management qualifications (PMBOK or other)
• Relevant Agile Practitioner certifications

Work Experience:

Strong Project management background

5+ years in a business facing role

3-5 years Project Management Delivery

Knowledge and skills:

• Coordination & Facilitation
• Strong communication skills and ability to negotiate with multiple stakeholders
• Analytical and Logical