Manager jobs in South Africa

Description:

Vaimo is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to join our team. The Programme Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of a Programme or portfolio of related Enterprise Projects. Each of the related projects is overseen by a Project Manager. The Programme Manager ensures that each project within the programme is delivered according to agreed success criteria for the Programme health, profitability, goals, constraints and client expectations.

The Programme Manager works closely with the Project Managers responsible for the individual projects / streams in the Programme. The Programme Manager supports, guides and enables the successful delivery of each individual Programme project / stream. This includes reviewing, tailoring and aligning all project delivery processes, practices, tools and templates for each project / stream inside the Programme.

As Programme Manager you are responsible for managing Programme resources and are directly responsible for the Successful delivery of Projects.. The Programme Manager is responsible for setting the Programme plan with gates, milestones and inter-dependencies. The Programme Manager is responsible for managing changes, risks and stakeholders on a Programme level.

Overall, the Programme Manager plays a critical role in ensuring that Programmes are delivered successfully, and meet the expectations of the Programme stakeholders. A Programme Manager must have strong leadership, communication, and project management skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

A successful Programme Manager will achieve healthy, profitable Programmes with high levels of Client Satisfaction as well as engaged and high performing Programme delivery teams and Project Managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Programme
• Develop a clear strategy and “end in mind” for each Programme you manage
• Develop and implement Programme plans, schedules, and budgets
• Manage and mitigate Programme risks, changes and issues
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams, including project managers, business analysts, technical leads, consultants etc.
• Ensure that project management processes are followed for each work stream, and that appropriate documentation is produced
• Monitor and enforce compliance to the agreed/contracted delivery methodology and responsibilities
• Ensure that an effective governance structure is in place

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field. A Master’s degree or PMP certification is a plus.
• Proven experience as a Programme Manager or similar role, preferably in the eCommerce industry.
• Strong understanding of eCommerce platforms and digital technologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.

If you are a highly motivated and experienced Programme Manager looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.