Programme Manager

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

To manage and coordinate the execution of a portfolio of projects, through the leadership of cross-functional teams and project managers in order to deliver large scale business solutions within the required parameters in terms of scope, cost and quality.

You are responsible for planning and designing the programme, proactively monitoring its progress, resolving issues, and initiating appropriate corrective actions. You will also define the programme's governance arrangements and ensure that new products or services delivered from projects meet the appropriate level of quality, are completed on time, and stay within budget, in accordance with the programme plan and governance arrangements.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Business Commerce or Project Management
• Certification or accreditation in Project Management would be an advantage 

Experience Required
Project Management
Business Support

• More than 10 years significant experience required in leading a team of project managers in order to drive the delivery of large scale change programmes in order to enable the execution of strategic business solutions.

Additional Information

Behavioral Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Convincing People
• Directing People
• Documenting Facts
• Embracing Change

Technical Competencies:

• Project Definition
• Project Maintenance
• Project Management (Project Mgmt)
• Project Planning
• Project Reporting
• Project Resourcing