Programme Manager - Group (Parktown) at Rand Mutual - RMA

THE JOB AT A GLANCE

• To plan, coordinate, and oversee the execution of multiple related projects within a specific division, ensuring alignment with divisional strategy and organizational objectives.
• The Programme Manager drives the realization of business benefits through effective programme governance, stakeholder management, and resource optimization. 

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Strategic Programme Management 

• Translate divisional strategies into executable programme roadmaps 
• Establish and maintain programme governance frameworks 
• Ensure alignment between programme objectives and divisional goals 
• Identify dependencies between projects within the programme 
• Monitor and report on programme performance against defined metrics 
• Lead the development of business cases for programme initiatives 

​​​​​​​Project Portfolio Oversight 

• Coordinate and integrate multiple projects within the programme 
• Monitor project progress, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and quality standards 
• Identify and resolve conflicts and bottlenecks across projects 
• Facilitate resource allocation and optimization across the project portfolio 
• Review and approve project plans, ensuring alignment with programme objectives 

​​​​​​​Risk and Issue Management 

• Implement comprehensive risk management frameworks at programme level 
• Identify, assess, and mitigate programme-level risks 
• Escalate critical issues to divisional leadership when necessary 
• Ensure consistent risk management practices across all projects 

​​​​​​​Financial Management 

• Develop and manage programme budgets 
• Track and report on financial performance 
• Implement cost control measures 
• Ensure financial compliance and proper documentation 

​​​​​​​Stakeholder Management 

• Engage with divisional leadership to ensure strategic alignment 
• Manage expectations of diverse stakeholder groups 
• Communicate programme status, risks, and achievements 
• Build and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders 
• Facilitate resolution of conflicts between stakeholder priorities 

​​​​​​​Change Management 

• Lead organizational change initiatives within the programme scope 
• Assess change impact on divisional operations and culture 
• Develop and implement change management strategies 
• Monitor adoption and effectiveness of change initiatives 

​​​​​​​Team Leadership 

• Provide leadership and guidance to project managers 
• Facilitate professional development of programme team members 
• Foster collaborative and high-performing team environment 
• Resolve conflicts within the programme team 
• Provide performance feedback and coaching 

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE?

• Bachelor’s degree  
• Minimum 7-10 years of project management experience 
• Minimum 3-5 years of programme management experience 
• Programme/Project Management certification (PMP, MSP, or equivalent) 
• Experience managing complex programmes with multiple interdependent projects 
• Experience with programme governance and portfolio management 
• Track record of successful programme delivery within organizational constraints