Johannesburg: Project Management Office (PMO) Manager posted by Deka Minas (Pty) Ltd
Job Description
Please note that this position is based in The Middle East, relocation, accommodation and additional benefits apply.
A trusted and well established client of ours in The Middle East is seeking an experienced Project Management Office (PMO) Manager
Overview: As the Project Management Office (PMO) Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing group-wide project management and delivery across multiple departments within the organization. You will lead a team of project managers and coordinators, ensuring projects are executed efficiently and aligned with strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project management, strong leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
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:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field. PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
- 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.
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