Programme Manager at Discovery Limited

Key Purpose

• The Programme Manager (HNM) is responsible for orchestrating execution across the full Growth Enablement portfolio ensuring all initiatives are delivered with pace, clarity, and measurable business impact. This role is embedded within the HNM business, serving as the strategic connector between product, operations, systems, R&D, SRM, finance, and distribution. The Programme Manager builds the discipline, rhythm, and transparency that allow business leads to focus on growth, digital adoption, and PLPM efficiency.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

Programme Leadership & Delivery

• Translate strategic priorities into actionable delivery roadmaps.
• Coordinate execution across key workstreams and business units
• Track interdependencies, risks, and blockers driving rapid issue resolution and stakeholder alignment.
• Maintain a single integrated view of portfolio delivery enabling fast decision-making and visible accountability.

Governance, Reporting & Measurement

• Establish a light-touch governance model fit for HNM’s speed and entrepreneurial delivery culture.
• Manage programme dashboards and benefit tracking across the HNM Portfolio
• Consolidate progress updates for Steercom, EXCO, and Leadership reviews — translating delivery data into actionable insight.

Cross-Functional Integration

• Partner with Growth Enablement Specialists, Functional Enablement, and Distribution and Product Leads to align delivery to commercial outcomes and ensure cohesion across initiatives.
• Act as liaison between Ops, Digital, Finance, Marketing, and Actuarial to ensure solutions are executable and measurable.

Process & Capability Enablement

• Implement structured delivery playbooks, templates, and rhythms for consistent project execution.
• Strengthen visibility of resource utilisation and workload across the Growth Enablement team.
• Support uplift of programme-management capability within HNM and mentor leads on agile delivery practices.

Stakeholder Management

• Build deep partnerships across Discovery Health business units to accelerate decisions and unblock dependencies.
• Represent HNM delivery progress confidently in senior forums.
• Ensure alignment of programme outcomes to Discovery’s broader health strategy and financial objectives.

Personal Attributes and Skills 

• Ability to lead and manage virtual teams of internal and external resources
• Strategic Thinking. Ability to see the big picture and add strategic value
• Leadership Skills
• Problem Solving
• Client focus
• Drive for action
• Assertiveness
• Negotiation skills
• Conflict Management
• Risk Management skills
• Recognised by peers for their contribution to their projects and to the PMO
• Evangelist of the Programme and Project Management Discipline
• Ability to lead and manage virtual teams of internal or external resources
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Mentor and motivator.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.

Education and Experience

• At least 10 years’ experience managing complex projects and programmes
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in high-impact strategic data, digital and technology program management or consulting
• Experience in healthcare, financial services, or technology sectors preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Strategy, or related field
• Programme Management qualifications and data, digital and technology experience preferred