Manager, Strategic Program Management

North Highland; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

North Highland, a leading change and transformation consultancy, is looking for a Manager in Johannesburg. The role involves leading delivery across complex client engagements and building strong client relationships to create lasting change.

The ideal candidate should have over 6 years of management consulting experience and demonstrate expertise in Program and Project Management. Candidates must be authorized to work in South Africa.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of management consulting experience.
• Subject matter expertise in Program and Project Management.
• Demonstrated success in growing and selling solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery across complex client engagements.
• Build client relationships and focus on delivery excellence.
• Develop trusted relationships with client executive teams.

Skills

Management Consulting

Program Management

Client Relationship Building

Creative Problem Solving

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university

Master’s degree or professional certifications

Job description

Overview

MAKE STRATEGY A REALITY | ACCELERATE YOUR GROWTH | CHOOSE YOUR PATH As the world's leading change and transformation consultancy, we're helping businesses move from strategy to reality by taking a pragmatic and practical approach to build solutions that last. We're seeking a Manager in Johannesburg in our Strategic Program Management practice to help us take vision to value and create lasting impact.

Responsibilities

• Use expertise to lead delivery across complex engagements, maximize delivery impact, transform the client’s thinking, and influence their decision making.
• Own all aspects of delivery and client relationship building; focus on delivery excellence and creating lasting change for clients.
• Dive deep into the challenges facing clients and think big to develop creative solutions to their toughest problems.
• Develop trusted relationships with client executive teams and industry organizations that result in new business opportunities.
• Contribute to the future of the firm by leading internal initiatives to build its capability and expertise.
• Develop the firm’s long-term sales strategy to position and market its expertise with current and target accounts.
• Be known as a recognized thought leader.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• 6+ years of management consulting, advisory, professional services, industry and/or Big 4 consulting experience.
• Proven subject matter expertise in Program and Project Management.
• Demonstrated success creating, growing, and selling solutions for existing and new client accounts.
• Experience running engagements, managing teams, and driving desired business outcomes throughout delivery, as well as the ability to pinpoint gaps and omissions.
• A demonstrated track record of leading large, complex consulting engagements, with roles that involve building and fostering relationships with senior-level client executives.
• Creative ingenuity and a proven ability to find or design simple solutions to complex challenges.
• An ability to authentically establish credibility, build consensus, and activate collaboration with clients and teammates.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• External accreditation or recognition from recognized professional bodies.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• A master’s degree or professional certifications are bonuses.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in South Africa, without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland.
• Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position.

North Highland is an equal opportunity employer, and we adhere to all applicable laws and regulations to ensure a fair and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We handle all information in accordance local privacy standards and maintain strict confidentiality.