PMO - Control Manager

Parvana; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment advisory firm is looking for a PMO - Control Manager to develop an AI-powered control framework, ensuring effective governance across projects. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in PMO roles, a strong background in project management tools, and expertise in data visualization. This position promises a collaborative environment in Cape Town, South Africa.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in PMO and governance roles, focusing on control frameworks and reporting.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing control structures for large portfolios.
• Ability to analyze raw data and generate actionable insights for performance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop/manage an AI-powered PMO control framework.
• Provide insight into project performance using dashboards and analytics.
• Integrate automation into project workflows.

Skills

Project Management

AI and machine learning

Data visualization

Agile methodologies

Risk management

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

Project Management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)

Tools

ServiceNow PPM

Power BI

Tableau

Jira

MS Project

Job description

PMO - Control Manager

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About our client: Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture and performance.

What you will be doing:

• Develop / manage a flexible, AI-powered PMO control framework that adheres to company risk and governance rules.
• Create and enforce consistent control processes across all projects to ensure they follow both internal policies and external regulations.
• Provide continuous insight into project performance using smart dashboards and analytics.
• Integrate automation into project workflows, using AI for tasks like classifying documents and assessing risk, to make processes more efficient and easier to track.
• Use agile methods and AI innovation to constantly improve project controls and governance.
• Lead the creation of reports for senior leaders and committees on the effectiveness of project controls, the quality of audit trails, and risk insights.
• Work with other teams to improve project management tools like ServiceNow and Jira, ensuring high-quality data and effective system integration.
• Show tangible results, such as a reduction in manual work, faster reporting, and better prediction of project risks and performance, which in turn increases stakeholder confidence.

What our client is looking for:

• A relevant tertiary qualification would be beneficial
• Relevant certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)
• 5+ years of experience in Project Management Office (PMO) and governance roles, with a focus on control frameworks and reporting.
• Proven track record of designing, implementing, and leading control structures for large, multi-project portfolios.
• Experienced in using AI and machine learning techniques like NLP and predictive analytics.
• Ability to create dashboards and data visualisations using platforms like ServiceNow PPM, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Hands‑on experience with key project delivery tools such as ServiceNow PPM, Jira, MS Project, etc.
• Direct experience preparing for audits and compliance reviews.
• Skilled in presenting governance insights and risk data to senior executives and investment committees.
• A history of leading or influencing teams in agile, cross‑functional environments.
• Ability to analyse raw data, build models, and generate actionable insights for performance and risk management.
• Adept at identifying root causes of issues and implementing scalable solutions for governance and reporting structures.
• Deep understanding of organisational strategy to ensure governance practices align with business goals and priorities.
• Capable of guiding cross‑functional teams and managing organisational resistance.

Job ID: J107003

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