Hybrid Head of PMO & Portfolio Excellence

Placements24; Bellville; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career growth and professional dev.

Conferences access and wellness

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking a highly experienced Head of PMO to establish and optimize the enterprise PMO, govern project methodologies, and ensure delivery aligned with strategic objectives. The role oversees the full project portfolio, drives process improvements, and mentors project managers to raise delivery standards.

The candidate will partner with executive leadership on IT, infrastructure, and business transformation projects, leveraging strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years in project management with PMO leadership.
• Experience leading large cross-functional programs.
• Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid.
• PMP/PRINCE2 certification required.

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and evolve the enterprise-wide PMO function with governance and standards.
• Oversee the project portfolio for strategic alignment and risk management.
• Develop and implement PMO policies, tools, and templates.
• Mentor project managers and teams across the organization.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigations.
• Manage project intake, prioritization, and resource allocation.
• Maintain project documentation and post-project reviews.
• Facilitate communication between teams, stakeholders, and senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement in PMO practices.
• Report portfolio performance and finances to executives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Project management methodologies

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

PPM tools

Job description

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking a highly experienced Head of PMO to establish and optimize the enterprise PMO, govern project methodologies, and ensure delivery aligned with strategic objectives. The role oversees the full project portfolio, drives process improvements, and mentors project managers to raise delivery standards.

The candidate will partner with executive leadership on IT, infrastructure, and business transformation projects, leveraging strong leadership and