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  • Posted: Aug 7, 2025
    Deadline: Aug 31, 2025
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  • IQbusiness is the largest independent management consulting firm in South Africa. Since 1998, we have helped our clients solve their problems by providing innovative, fast and cost-effective solutions. Our methods and frameworks, drawn from our 20 years of international and local experience, allow us to deliver client value early and continuously
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    Project Manager - PMO Implementation (Contract)

    Job Description

    • iqbusiness is seeking a seasoned contracting Project Manager for a strategic opportunity.
    • This role is focused on establishing and embedding a fit-for-purpose Project Management Office (PMO) within a dynamic, multi-project environment.
    • The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in PMO setup, Agile delivery, and enterprise-level transformation, with certification in SAFe.
    • You will be responsible for designing and implementing PMO structures, governance models, and delivery frameworks that support strategic alignment, transparency, and execution excellence across the portfolio.

    Experience and Skills

    • Minimum of 5 years’ solid Project Management experience, with at least 3 years focused on PMO setup and operationalization
    • Proven experience in Agile delivery environments, with SAFe certification (e.g., SAFe Agilist, SAFe Program Consultant, SAFe Release Train Engineer)

    Strong understanding of PMO functions including:

    • Portfolio and program governance
    • Resource and capacity planning
    • Risk and issue management
    • Reporting and performance tracking
    • Experience implementing PMOs in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
    • Ability to design and embed delivery frameworks that support both Agile and hybrid methodologies
    • Advanced stakeholder engagement and change management skills
    • Exposure to tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or similar
    • Hybrid working model 
    • Must be open to contracting

    Key Responsibilities

    PMO Design & Initiation:

    • Engage with leadership and delivery teams to define PMO objectives and scope
    • Design governance structures, reporting frameworks, and delivery cadences
    • Establish processes for demand intake, prioritization, and resource allocation
    • Define KPIs and success metrics for PMO performance

    PMO Implementation & Execution:

    • Set up PMO operating model and tooling
    • Embed Agile delivery practices aligned to SAFe principles
    • Support teams with planning, execution, and release management
    • Facilitate cross-team coordination and dependency management
    • Monitor portfolio health, risks, and delivery performance
    • Provide executive-level reporting and insights

    PMO Transition & Sustainability:

    • Develop playbooks, templates, and training materials
    • Support capability building and change adoption
    • Ensure knowledge transfer and sustainability of PMO practices
    • Conduct post-implementation reviews and continuous improvement planning

    Qualifications

    • Matric
    • Formal qualification in Project / Program Management
    • Degree or Diploma in Business Management, Computer Science, or related field
    • Certified SAFe Agilist or equivalent SAFe certification (e.g., SPC, RTE)
    • Certified PMP, PRINCE2, or Scrum Master credentials advantageous

    Closing Date 31 August 2025

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to IQbusiness on iqbusinesscareers.simplify.hr to apply

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