Programme Manager - Health Systems at Discovery Limited

Key Purpose

• Management of business transformation programmes,  as per defined methodology to ensure that the Programme goals and objectives are achieved within the overall scope, that overall delivery takes place within time and  budget and ensure that value is provided to the Health PMO to meets its objectives
• Key member of the PMO Management team that actively drives strategy definition and implementation, including measurement of projects and monthly\bi-annual reporting on all project deliverables in the department. 
• Mentoring and coaching of PMO staff with the view to grow and development the team. May include direct line management responsibilities.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Responsible for successful implementation of programme, against business objective
• Ensure appropriate resource allocation on the programme
• Management of programme risks, quality
• Management of interdependencies between projects
• Reporting and management of issues
• Programme budget, dependency mapping
• Programme Benefit Management
• Leadership & stakeholder engagement
• Programme closure & learnings
• Adhere and improve on prescribed standards, template,  tools & code of conduct. 

Leadership & Line Management role in the PMO, including :

• Manage a team of project managers on the Programme
• Line Management responsibilities of PMO staff
• Mentor & guide the programme team and PMO colleagues where required
• Participate in PMO Peer Reviews
• Define & contribute to PMO Strategy & Objectives

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Ability to lead and manage virtual teams of internal and external resources
• Strategic Thinking. Ability to see the big picture and add strategic value
• Leadership Skills
• Problem Solving
• Client focus
• Drive for action
• Assertiveness
• Negotiation skills
• Conflict Management
• Risk Management skills
• Recognised by peers for their contribution to their projects and to the PMO
• Evangelist of the Programme and Project Management Discipline
• Ability to lead and manage virtual teams of internal or external resources
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Mentor and motivator.
•  Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.

Education and Experience

• At least 10 years’ experience managing complex projects in a systems development environment
• Essential : Project Management qualification or Business degree with PM Topic
• Enhanced: PMI accreditation
• Beneficial : Programme or Project Management specific qualification (NQF, Level 7)