Delivery Lead

SBV South Africa; North Township (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

SBV South Africa seeks an experienced portfolio leader to translate strategy into a clearly prioritised delivery programme. You will shape the project portfolio, balance transformation with operations, and ensure value is realised through benefits tracking and strict governance.

You will own the integrated portfolio plan, oversee delivery execution, and provide clear reporting on status, risks and progress from Johannesburg North.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in portfolio/projects, programme, or project management.
• Proven ability to translate strategy into a prioritised portfolio.
• Experience in hybrid delivery environments and governance.
• Degree in Business or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategy into a clearly prioritised delivery of projects and initiatives.
• Balance the portfolio to include transformation, operational, and BAU work.
• Own the integrated portfolio plan and ensure governance across delivery teams.
• Provide clear, transparent reporting on portfolio status, risks and impact.

Skills

Portfolio management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Job description

Description

• Translate the overarching organisational or divisional strategy into a clearly defined, prioritised, and executable delivery of projects and initiatives.
• Continuously challenge and validate that all delivery and execution components remain strategically relevant, stopping initiatives that no longer serve the strategic objectives.
• Proactively structure and prioritise the project portfolio to maximise value delivery, moving from an order-taker to a strategic influencer role.
• Maintain and evolve the integrated portfolio roadmap throughout its lifecycle, ensuring it reflects strategic goals, funding cycles, and capacity constraints.
• Develop and maintain the high-level integrated portfolio plan, defining the sequence and priority of project delivery (first, second, etc.).
• Balance the portfolio mixes to include strategic transformation projects, operational/technical projects, and business-as-usual work packages.
• Apply defined criteria (e.g., strategic themes, benefit size) to rationalise and select initiatives for inclusion in the portfolio roadmap.
• Act as the single point of truth for portfolio visibility, providing clear context on what is being delivered, when, and by whom.

Description

Strategic Delivery Translation & Alignment

• Translate the overarching organisational or divisional strategy into a clearly defined, prioritised, and executable delivery of projects and initiatives.
• Continuously challenge and validate that all delivery and execution components remain strategically relevant, stopping initiatives that no longer serve the strategic objectives.
• Proactively structure and prioritise the project portfolio to maximise value delivery, moving from an order-taker to a strategic influencer role.
• Maintain and evolve the integrated portfolio roadmap throughout its lifecycle, ensuring it reflects strategic goals, funding cycles, and capacity constraints.
• Develop and maintain the high-level integrated portfolio plan, defining the sequence and priority of project delivery (first, second, etc.).
• Balance the portfolio mixes to include strategic transformation projects, operational/technical projects, and business-as-usual work packages.
• Apply defined criteria (e.g., strategic themes, benefit size) to rationalise and select initiatives for inclusion in the portfolio roadmap.
• Act as the single point of truth for portfolio visibility, providing clear context on what is being delivered, when, and by whom.

Portfolio Planning & Roadmap Management

• Develop and maintain the high-level integrated portfolio plan, defining the sequence and priority of project delivery (first, second, etc.).
• Balance the portfolio mixes to include strategic transformation projects, operational/technical projects, and business-as-usual work packages.
• Apply defined criteria (e.g., strategic themes, benefit size) to rationalise and select initiatives for inclusion in the portfolio roadmap.
• Act as the single point of truth for portfolio visibility, providing clear context on what is being delivered, when, and by whom.

Benefits Realisation & Value Delivery Ownership

• Define and own the targeted business benefits and value extraction metrics for the entire portfolio, ensuring a clear link to strategic objectives (e.g., market share growth).
• Monitor and report on benefit realisation and return on investment, treating these outcomes as non-negotiable measures of success.
• Shift focus from managing a budget size to delivering and quantifying a specific value (e.g., revenue generated, cost savings).
• Prioritise value delivery over rigid schedule adherence, focusing on whether initiatives "move the needle" on strategic goals.

Financial Control and Budget Governance

• Manage and execute the portfolio within its pre-approved total budget, ensuring spend does not exceed forecast.
• Make mandate-driven financial decisions, including reallocating funds between projects within the portfolio, provided the total portfolio budget variance remains within a defined tolerance.
• Exercise authority over scope inclusions/exclusions and the structuring of work packages to optimise value within financial constraints.
• Escalate financial decisions that exceed stipulated mandate tolerances through the appropriate governance channels.

Delivery Oversight and Execution Assurance

• Provide overarching execution assurance for the portfolio, ensuring all projects are on track for delivery.
• Oversee direct reports (e.g., Solution/Delivery Managers and Analysts) who manage the day-to-day execution of projects.
• Ensure all projects within the portfolio are delivered according to established standards for budget, quality, and schedule.
• Govern the delivery process to confirm alignment with the agreed project management methodology and governance procedures.

Portfolio Governance and Decision Authority

• Enforce the established governance processes and methodology for the portfolio management lifecycle.
• Exercise decision-making authority within mandate tolerances to stop projects or changes from proceeding to production if they do not meet governance or strategic criteria.
• Make structured decisions regarding the inclusion, exclusion, and prioritisation of work within the portfolio.
• Facilitate governance forums and provide transparent reporting on portfolio status, risks, and performance.

Strategic Initiative Curation and Rationisation

• Actively rationalise the number of active portfolios and initiatives to ensure strategic focus and resource optimisation.
• Continuously assess the portfolio to identify and recommend the cessation of projects that are redundant, off-strategy, or no longer viable.
• Apply a thematic or strategic construct lens to curate a coherent and impactful portfolio of work.
• Manage the capacity requirements for portfolio delivery, ensuring resource alignment with strategic priorities.

Capability Development and Methodology Contribution

• Contribute to the evolution and optimisation of the organisation's portfolio, programme, and project management methodologies.
• Support the integration of related disciplines (e.g., business analysis, process engineering) into a cohesive delivery framework.
• Provide input to align portfolio management processes with organisational standards and the specific operating environment.
• Foster a culture of delivery excellence and continuous improvement within the Delivery & Execution team.

Requirements

Minimum Work Experience Required

• 8-10 years of experience in portfolio/projects, programme, or project management within a corporate environment.
• Proven experience in translating business strategy into a prioritised portfolio of projects.
• Demonstrated experience in benefits realisation, financial governance, and stakeholder management for a large investment portfolio.
• Experience in a hybrid delivery environment (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2) is expected.

Minimum Education Required

• A degree in Business, Commerce, or a related field is required.
• Formal certifications in portfolio or programme management or project management (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) are advantageous.

Work Level
Management

Job Type
Permanent

Salary
Market Related

EE Position
No

Location
JHB North