Cape Town: Senior Programme Manager posted by Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Purpose of the Role

The Programme Manager is responsible for leading, coordinating, and delivering complex programmes that consist of multiple interrelated projects. The role ensures that all projects are aligned with strategic business objectives, delivered on time, within budget, and achieve the desired outcomes and benefits. The Programme Manager oversees the full programme lifecycle from planning and execution to monitoring and reporting while managing risks, resources, and stakeholder expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily programme management throughout the full programme life cycle.
  
• Plan, oversee, and monitor the overall programme implementation to ensure successful delivery.
  
• Coordinate interdependent projects to maintain alignment and efficient resource utilization.
  
• Manage programme budgets, ensuring financial control, cost efficiency, and value delivery.
  
• Identify, assess, and manage risks and issues, implementing corrective actions when required.
  
• Align programme deliverables and outcomes with organizational strategy and departmental goals.
  
• Manage communication and reporting with key stakeholders, sponsors, and project teams.
  
• Facilitate governance, reporting, and decision-making structures for effective programme oversight.
  
• Drive continuous improvement in programme management practices, tools, and methodologies.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualification: NQF Level 6 or Bachelors Degree in Information Communication Technology (ICT), Project Management, or a related field.
  
• Professional Certification: PMBOK, PRINCE2, or Agile certification required.
  
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years experience in managing large, multi-project programmes within enterprise environments (1,000+ users).
  
• Proven experience in budget management, stakeholder engagement, and programme governance.
  
• Strong background in ICT-related projects or digital transformation initiatives
  
• Programme and Project Management.
  
• Strategic Planning & Execution.
  
• Risk and Issue Management
  
• Budgeting and Resource Management
  
• Stakeholder Management & Communication
  
• Leadership & Team Coordination Effective in guiding project managers, motivating teams, and driving accountability.