Value Office Controller at Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd.

Value Office Controller 0039/2020/HR

Summary of Role

• The Value Office Controller works closely with each of the BU areas assigned to them to ensure that all change initiatives are captured, and business cases are created (where appropriate). This role is a supporting resource to each of their BU sponsors to ensure that all Value Office processes are adhered to and create visibility into phase gate approvals / requirements / issues in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Single point of contact with every project via Project Manager or Project Lead.
• Facilitates and drives phase commitments as well as Phase Gate approvals with project committee.
• Interfaces value commitment/ performance criteria with delivery and any change plans.
• Supports with all required analysis and artefacts required for the Value office as part of BU co-ordination.
• Facilitates interaction between Project Managers and Financial Analysts.
• To constructively challenge the Project Lead/Manager demonstrating a solid understanding of the Value Office and its value statement and the impact of the project on the organisation.
• To be the bridge between the Value Office and the project being able to clearly articulate and justify the requirements of the VO and the value that they will bring to both the project and the business as a whole.
• To be able to set objectives for Project Managers and ensure timeous delivery against the set objectives.
• Provide guidance to Project Mangers with regards to effectively completing deliverables.
• Supports with all required analysis and artefacts required for the Value office as part of BU co-ordination.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree /national diploma or equivalent qualification required
• Formal project management qualifications (PMBOK or other)
• Relevant Agile Practitioner certifications
• Strong Project management background
• 5+ years in a business facing role
• 3-5 years Project Management Delivery (Required)
• 3+ years Agile methodologies (preferred)
• 3+ years Product Owner / Account Management (advantageous)

Skills

• Coordination & Facilitation
• Strong communication skills and ability to negotiate with multiple stakeholders
• Analytical and Logical

Employement Equity : Appointments will be made according to our Employment Equity targets