Program Manager - Strategy (Middelburg) at Columbus Stainless

Description

The overall responsibility is to provide input and direction to the team leaders of the various business improvement projects. The Manager: Strategic Programs is responsible for coordinating multiple inter-connected business improvement projects executed by cross-functional teams, with the objective of ensuring that these projects are completed in time and to a high quality standard.

• Coordinate cross-project activities, and specifically manage and coordinate the availability of human resources shared between the projects teams.
• Assist project owners in the formulation of projects in accordance with corporate directions.
• Liaise with and assist the project owners in the development, management and reporting of the projects charters.
• Communicate and liaise with the Strategy Department in Madrid regarding project progress.
• Liaise with the Columbus Finance Department as well as Columbus Manufacturing to ensure the correct benefit calculations for all projects, as well as for the follow-up of the projects.
• Apply change, risk and resource management.
• Prepare reports for project owners, Columbus senior management, and Acerinox senior management.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will be an excellent leader and will have experience in leading staff of different disciplines to produce results in a timely manner. They will also be able to develop efficient strategies and tactics for ensuring that projects are completed on time and to a high quality standard.
• A minimum of 5 years proven project management experience with at least some program management experience is required. Project management experience must include experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and functions.
• Highly effective people management, team building and communication skills (written and spoken).
• Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods.
• Excellent knowledge of performance evaluation and change management principles.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office; working knowledge of program/project management software (Primavera P6, MS Project etc.) is a strong advantage.
• Outstanding leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving ability.
• BSc/BEng/BIT or any NQF level 7 degree with specialisation in project management. Additional or specialised project management qualifications (e.g. PPM, PMP, MPM) will be an advantage.