Programme Manager at RCS

To ensure the successful co-ordination and delivery of Projects within assigned Programmes. Reporting to the Head of the Project Office, the incumbent will be responsible for leading a team of Project Managers working within the Programmes.
What you’ll be doing?

• Coordinating and delivering multiple Projects within assigned Programmes
• Building strong relationships with key Programme sponsors and business owners and assisting with planning and prioritisation of upcoming demands
• Acting as the bridge between the business and the IT delivery teams
• Understanding strategic objectives, business cases and key success criteria for all initiatives within each assigned Programme
• Participating in pre-Project discussions to help shape and define initiatives
• Managing capacity and resource allocation for supporting delivery
• Monitoring delivery of all Projects within each assigned Programme ensuring that quality delivery is achieved through application of best practices across knowledge areas: scope, cost, time, quality, resource, communication, risk, procurement and Stakeholder management
• Ensuring compliance to governance processes for all Projects within assigned Programmes
• Ensuring effective communication and change management for initiatives within assigned Programmes
• Acting as escalation point for all Project related queries within assigned Programmes
• Reviewing weekly Project reporting updates and tracking key KPI’s for each assigned Programme
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of Project Management and Governance processes
• Building knowledge of RCS products and business processes and systems
• Representing the Project Office at Management forums and Project meetings
• Managing, mentoring and developing the team for optimal performance, engagement and succession

What’s the culture like?
Passionate|Optimistic|Informed|Uncomplicated
What you’ll need?

• Relevant and applicable Bachelors’ Degree or higher with a Project Management Certification
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Senior Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering large complex projects simultaneously
• Broad knowledge of business and financial products
• Knowledge and thorough understanding of best practice project management methodologies
• A practical understanding of the system development lifecycle and product life cycle, database and system design
• Understanding of ICT functional areas such as development, infrastructure and service management
• People management experience
• Financial Services and/or Retail experience
• Business Analysis Diploma or exposure – advantageous

Experience within an Agile environment – advantageous