Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager (contractor) with a strong consulting background to set up or uplift PMO capability in retail or fintech/financial services environments. The ideal candidate will bring structured governance, strong stakeholder influence, and the ability to deliver outcomes across multiple workstreams in large corporate settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, or uplift PMO governance: delivery standards, templates, reporting, stage gates, and assurance routines.
- Establish programme forums (SteerCo and working groups), decision-making structures, and clear delivery rhythms.
- Programme leadership and integrated delivery.
- Own the integrated programme plan: milestones, dependencies, resourcing and critical path reporting across workstreams.
- Drive delivery from initiation/discovery through execution, operational handover and benefits tracking.
- Actively manage RAID (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies) and resolve blockers through senior stakeholder engagement.
- Commercial and benefits management: own budgets/forecasts and maintain transparent financial control, including value/benefits tracking.
- Stakeholder and vendor leadership: lead senior stakeholder engagement across business and technology, facilitating alignment and decisions.
- Manage third parties (vendors/system integrators) and multi-team delivery environments.
Requirements
- Strong track record delivering large, complex programmes in big corporate environments (multi-workstream, multi-stakeholder).
- Demonstrated PMO setup / uplift experience (governance, standards, reporting, assurance).
- Experience in retail (digital commerce, omni-channel, fulfilment/operations integration) and/or fintech/financial services change environments.
- Consulting experience: comfortable leading in ambiguous environments, influencing without authority, and rapidly establishing structure.
Qualifications
Relevant degree (Business, IT, Engineering or similar). Project/Programme certification such as PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner; programme certification (e.g., MSP/PgMP) advantageous.
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When it comes to salary expectations, it’s difficult to pinpoint exact figures due to varying factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. However, broad ranges are possible. For example, entry-level positions in IT typically range from R300 000 to R500 000 per annum, while more senior roles can command salaries between R600 000 and R1 million or more, depending on the individual’s qualifications and experience. Experienced professionals can also expect to earn higher salaries, often above R1 million, especially if they are in high-demand positions.
Common skills required for IT roles include proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++, as well as experience with software development methodologies like Agile and Scrum. Strong understanding of database management systems, cloud computing platforms, and data analysis tools is also highly valued. Additionally, excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication abilities, and a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development are essential for success in this field.
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This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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