(730) Programme Manager - Security - GSMD

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to manage projects within the Group Security Management Department by providing assurance that projects are delivered to specification, within budget and on time.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Drive the delivery of identified programmes and projects in partnership with the responsible business units within the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Group.
• Oversee delivery by project managers of project progress according to the approved schedule, the expected deliverables, specifications and quality standards and within budget.
• Oversee the delivery of project benefits and monitor post-implementation reviews to ensure sustainability of project solutions.
• Prioritise projects and new requests in collaboration with the relevant business and stakeholders to enable strategic alignment and optimal resource allocation.
• Facilitate the development of the business case and project initiation documents in accordance with Programme Management Office methodology to clearly define and approve the purpose and business motivation.
• Allocate project managers and administrators and negotiate and agree on the allocation of project team members to ensure the effective utilisation of skills.
• Fulfil the line management function pertaining to the development and performance of project managers and administrators within the team.
• Coach and mentor project managers and administrators within the team, providing leadership and motivation.
• Conduct required programme meetings to consolidate reporting and manage risks and constraints, ensuring cohesion, consistency and integrity of output.
• Manage specific projects as and when required in accordance with workload or as assigned.
• Engage and present to senior stakeholders within the SARB Group at various stages of the different life cycles.
• Ensure compliance with procurement and other governance processes during the programme life cycle.
• Ensure effective partnering with solution and implementation partners, based on agreed contracts and service level agreements.