Senior Manager - Head of Portfolio Delivery Enterprise Programme Management Office Strategy and Innovation at MTN

JOB DESCRIPTION

• This role is responsible to translate business strategy into clear Portfolio delivery strategy, roadmap and deliverables for the supporting portfolio and for the execution of business unit strategy by managing the cross functional delivery to drive the effective execution of approved projects and Programmes.
• Facilitate a Portfolio strategy with resourcing, roadmap and delivery approach to ensures that the program & project managers deliver on time, on budget and within defined specifications.
• Build strategic relationship across the business and delivery teams to aid the portfolio delivery
• To ensure that project, program, and portfolio management processes and methods are followed, and that portfolio financials, risks and interdependencies are identified and managed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership and oversight to ensure the success of the projects assigned to a team of program and project manager, Business analysts, scrum masters, agile coaches and process engineers
• Ensure supporting Business unit strategy and business plans are translated into actionable goals, objectives, deliverable and roadmaps for delivery
• Lead an enabling environment for projects to run through smoothly
• Forecast staff needs and skills to ensure proper recruitment, training and development of delivery team staff to meet current and future needs of the project portfolio
• Manage Project financials and ensure visibility of the programme & project financials
• Provide work direction, resource management and staffing prioritization for Program and Project Managers related to specific project goals, project management competencies and appropriate process adherence
• Provides mentoring, coaching, training and skills assessments related to project management competency and to other project managers Develop and leverage relationships with all levels of staff and management throughout EPMO & the business
• Delivery done to agreed standard & quality while adhering to PMO governance , standards for future ready and agile ways of work

QUALIFICATIONS

• A 3 year Degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised institution
• A post graduate management qualification will be advantages
• Broad experience with strategy execution and transformational change management best practice, and the principles behind Benefit Realisation Management
• SAFe Agile Certification is an advantage
• PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner Status will be advantage
• ProgMP or MSP Practitioner Status will be advantage

ABOUT THE TEAM
The Human Resources team partners with all aspects of the organization, driving success through the effective and innovative management of people for both current and future business needs.

Key roles that the Human Resources team performs:

• Executive Role: Specialists in all aspects of people management. High-level input at a strategic level into all key business decisions.
• Audit Role: Ensures all areas of the organization are compliant with legal requirements AND best practice employment policies and procedures.
• Facilitator Role: Close partnership to support, advise and extend the ability of all areas of the organization to meet their objectives through the implementation of highly effective employment practices in areas such as Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, Reward systems, Performance Management, Health and Wellbeing.
• Consultancy Role: Provide expert advice to the organization and it’s managers on any aspect of workforce management and employee relations and performance.
• Service Role: Ensure the organization is fully aware of and is equipped to deal with developments impacting employment matters, such as changes in legislation, changes in the characteristics of the labor market.