JOB DESCRIPTION Prioritise projects and new requests by collaborating with relevant business partners and stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment and optimal resource allocation. Facilitate the creation of business cases and project initiation documents following Programme Management Office (PMO) methodology to clearly define and approve a projects purpose and business motivation. Assign project managers and negotiate the allocation of project team members to ensure the effective use of skills. Oversee the work of project managers, ensuring compliance with the companys programme and project methodology and verifying that delivery is on schedule, within budget and meets specification and quality standards. Perform line management duties related to the development and performance of project managers and administrators within the team. Provide leadership and motivation by coaching and mentoring project managers and administrators within the team. Conduct necessary programme meetings to consolidate reporting, manage risks and constraints, and ensure cohesion, consistency and integrity of output. Manage specific projects as needed, based on workload or as assigned. Engage and present to senior stakeholders within the company at various stages of the project life cycles. Ensure the delivery of project benefits and monitor post-implementation reviews to confirm the sustainability of project solutions. JOB REQUIREMENTS To be considered for this position, candidates must have: A minimum of an NQF 8 qualification in Business Management, Project Management or an equivalent field of study; A relevant programme or project management certification (e.g. PMP, CAPM or PgMP), with experience in Agile or Scrum methodologies (e.g. CSM or SAFe); A solid understanding of project management principles; and 8 to 10 years experience in programme or portfolio management, including at least two years in a team leadership or management role.