Johannesburg: Project Management Office (PMO) Manager posted by Deka Minas (Pty) Ltd

About the Role

Deka Minas (Pty) Ltd, a trusted and well-established client of ours in The Middle East, is seeking an experienced Project Management Office (PMO) Manager to oversee group-wide project management and delivery across multiple departments within the organization. As the PMO Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of project managers and coordinators, ensuring projects are executed efficiently and aligned with strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the PMO function, including frameworks, processes, and tools to support project management activities across the organization.
• Lead a team of project managers and coordinators, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with departmental heads to prioritize and align projects with strategic objectives, ensuring resource allocation and budget management are optimized.
• Develop and maintain project management standards, methodologies, and best practices to enhance project execution and delivery.
• Monitor project performance, identifying risks and issues proactively, and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the PMO, promoting knowledge sharing, lessons learned, and professional development among team members.
• Serve as a key liaison between the PMO and senior leadership, providing regular updates on project status, milestones, and performance metrics.
• Drive collaboration and communication among project teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate project governance processes, including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, adhering to organizational standards and policies.

Requirements

• Proven experience in project management, with a minimum of 8 -10 years of experience in leading complex projects in a multi-departmental environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve project objectives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, with experience in implementing PMO frameworks and standards.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, Trello, Asana etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field. PMP or equivalent certification preferred.

Salary & Benefits

Please note that relocation, accommodation, and additional benefits apply for this position based in The Middle East.

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