Portfolio Manager - Stellenbosch at Capitec Bank

Purpose Statement

• To manage a portfolio representing a group of initiatives with commonality in objectives or inter-connectedness, in order to maximize the benefit obtained in accomplishing combined enterprize outcomes not available if managed individually. 

• To have overarching responsibility for supporting the organizational leadership in their efforts to optimally achieve enterprise goals and objectives by effectively managing a portfolio.

Experience

Minimum:

• At least 10 years of end-to-end project delivery experience within an IT/Financial environment.
• At least 5 years of management experience across a diverse array of major project/programme initiatives.
• At least 2 - 4 years’ of Project Portfolio Management experience;  including forecasting, prioritisation and tracking. 
• Proven experience in an array of project management delivery methodologies, in specific Agile.

Ideal:

• Substantial consulting leadership experience.
• Experience in planning software (e.g. Atlassian suite).
• Experience in process enhancements.
• Experience in leading end-to-end RFx processes Experience in diverse roles leading to increased leadership responsibilities within the project management environment.

Qualifications (Minimum)

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Project Management or Communication

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

• A relevant degree in Business Management or Change Management

Knowledge

Minimum:

• Working knowledge of relevant tools, techniques and processes to assist organizations in furthering their strategic objectives.
• Comfortable in liaising with executive-level stakeholders on a frequent basis. 
• The ability to guide large and diverse groups to specified goals.
• Are able to make satisfactory decisions about unforeseen circumstances.
• Can manage conflict swiftly towards a win-win solution.
• Can perform in depth demand planning, resource levelling and team coordination activities in order to develop an executable portfolio and deliver against financial, resource and other constraints.
• Familiarity with the use of reporting tools for forecasting, monitoring/tracking of portfolio activities and analysis of portfolio performance;  together with the ability to identify and apply rectification actions as required.

Ideal:

• A proven proficiency in resource allocation and budget management.
• Basic understanding of the retail and business banking industry.

Skills

• Communications Skills
• Negotiation skills
• Attention to Detail
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Management skills
• Consultation skills
• Facilitation Skills
• Numerical Reasoning skills
• Commercial Thinking Skills
• Strategic Thinking Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Researching skills
• Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)