Senior Programme Manager

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

Experienced Programme Manager to lead the delivery of a portfolio of strategic projects.

This opportunity is suited to an accomplished programme leader who has successfully managed multiple complex projects and led a team of project managers. The successful candidate will be accountable for coordinating interconnected workstreams, guiding cross-functional delivery teams and ensuring that strategic business solutions are delivered within the agreed scope, cost, timelines and quality standards.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Type of Qualification: Project Management Professional(PMP) - preferred

Experience Required
Project Management and Programme Management

• More than 10 years’ experience in programme and project management.
• Proven experience leading project managers and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Direct people-management experience, with team members reporting into you.
• Experience managing multiple projects, workstreams and dependencies within a broader programme.
• Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale strategic change or business transformation programmes.
• Strong programme governance, financial management, risk management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• The ability to engage confidently with senior business leaders and drive accountability across multiple teams.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Convincing People
• Directing People
• Documenting Facts
• Embracing Change
• Following Procedures
• Making Decisions
• Managing Tasks
• Meeting Timescales
• Producing Output
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Project Definition
• Project Maintenance
• Project Management (Project Mgmt)
• Project Planning
• Project Reporting
• Project Resourcing