Value Office Controller at Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd.

Summary of Role

Primarily the Value Office controller is responsible for monitoring projects to ensure that projects create value for the business. This role is a supporting resource to BU sponsors and Project Managers to ensure that all COPS Group processes are adhered to for project control and to create visibility into stage gate approvals / requirements / issues in a timely manner. The Value Office Controller works closely with assigned Business Unit areas to ensure that all change initiatives are captured, and business cases are created (where appropriate). 

Responsibilities

• Monitor reporting from assigned BU areas on project status for all projects
• Support business case development with BU teams
• Support and advises BU on templates and artefacts required for all new and ongoing change initiatives / projects
• Escalate any conflicts / critical dependencies on resource needs to COPS Group Manager for resolution
• Support in driving bottom-up commitment
• Key point of contact to ensure BUs adhere to COPS governance guidelines and processes
• Offer support / coaching to all PMs to timeously submit required artefacts and project status information for consolidation
• Facilitates and monitors stage commitments as well as Stage Gate approvals with project committee
• Supports Value delivery report consolidation and tracking
• Interfaces value commitment/ performance criteria with delivery and any change plans

Qualifications

• Relevant degree /national diploma or equivalent qualification required
• Formal project management qualifications (PMBOK or other)

Work Experience

• Experience in working on projects
• Exposure to project governance processes
• 3 years in a business role
• 3 years in Project Management Delivery desirable

Skills

• Coordination & Facilitation skills
• Strong IT skills (MS Office Suite and SharePoint) and competency at using reporting tools
• Strong reporting skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to negotiate with multiple stakeholders
• Analytical and Logical
• Self-starter