Pmo Lead

Groupm; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Project Management Lead to enhance project delivery across Sub-Saharan Africa. This pivotal role involves developing a robust project management framework, ensuring profitable and timely project delivery, and fostering a culture of excellence within the team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in managing complex projects in a fast-paced environment, paired with exceptional communication skills and a deep understanding of the Sub-Saharan African business landscape. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, and make a significant impact on client success.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Health Insurance

Performance Bonuses

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project delivery within technical environments.
• Proven proficiency in PMO practices and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are scoped, resourced, and delivered on time.
• Manage project risks and client expectations effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Budget Management

Education

Project Management Certification

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Project Management Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About us

Choreograph Consulting (previously Acceleration) is WPP's specialist practice for data, analytics & technology consulting.

We are a curious team of highly skilled data and technology practitioners, inspired by experimentation and new ideas.

This is the lifeblood of the future-forward solutions we deliver, that empower our clients to compete every day, in a dynamic environment.

And it is the reason we have become trusted advisors to CEOs, strategic partners to CMOs, and operational partners to CIOs, around the globe. We help clients leverage the power of Google's Marketing and Cloud platforms to transform their marketing organizations and accelerate growth.

With access to expert consultancy services and a deep bench of specialised skills, we deliver what marketers need to compete effectively, increase efficiency, and drive growth.

We are well known for our open, transparent, and honest relationships with clients.

We identify opportunities for innovation while remaining firmly grounded in business reality.

We demystify complex tasks and impart knowledge without hype or pretence, and we shape marketing ecosystems to drive growth through the intelligent application of data and technology.

Most importantly, we speak in specifics and get the job done. Our contribution is measured by our clients' success.

We understand that speed to value is critical.

This is why we release value at every step of the process.

Every day we build our skills and hone our craft to get our clients the results they deserve.

The Role

Choreograph Consulting is looking for a seasoned Project Management Lead to spearhead, develop, and optimize project delivery across Sub-Saharan Africa.

This role will work to evolve a robust and scalable project management framework incorporating best practices, systems, and processes.

The primary function of the role will be to build a robust and scalable project management practice in SSA which incorporates best practice principles across systems, processes and people.

A secondary function will be to manage projects for other Choreograph Consulting markets that require additional project management.

Key objectives

• Be accountable for the profitable, on-time delivery of the SSA portfolio of projects.
• Effectively manage the capacity and utilisation of the SSA delivery teams and inform resourcing decisions.
• Define, document and implement best practice project and programme management processes in SSA.
• Build a scalable and robust PMO practice across people, processes and systems in the delivery of projects in the SSA.
• Actively participate in Choreograph Consulting's regional and global PMO community of practice; sharing strategic knowledge and case studies etc.

Responsibilities

Client-facing SSA :

• Ensure that projects are properly scoped, resourced and delivered.
• Oversee the delivery of projects from initiation to completion.
• Own the development and management of project delivery documentation.
• Manage and stay abreast of all dynamic project budget developments.
• Ensure client expectations are managed and met across all projects.
• Ensure that any project risks and issues are proactively managed and escalated.
• Escalate any resourcing constraints to the relevant internal stakeholders.

Client-facing other markets :

• Be the project manager for projects delivered by other markets when required.
• Oversee the delivery of these projects from initiation to completion.
• Ensure that projects are properly scoped, resourced and delivered.
• Ensure client expectations are managed and met.
• Ensure that any project risks and issues are proactively managed and escalated.
• Escalate any resourcing constraints or issues to the relevant stakeholders.

Internal :

• Manage the full portfolio of billable projects executed by the SSA market.
• Partner with the EMEA PMO Lead in developing a best-practice community of PMs in the region.
• Proactively improve the programme and project management tools and processes used by the team.
• As the SSA market grows, hire, manage, and support the development of career and succession plans for PMO team members in SSA.
• Ensure reporting on the portfolio of active projects in SSA is always correct by regularly updating project plans and resourcing plans.
• Liaise with finance on revenue reporting.
• Cooperate and engage with the Regional PMO and other market PMOs to support each other in solving resourcing constraints and issues via the Choreograph Consulting market-to-market (M2M) resource-sharing process.
• Cooperate with the Global Operations Director to facilitate the alignment of the local market team with global operational processes and change management initiatives.
• Support the business development team with scope definition, project plans, costing, and insight into resources and their availability.
• For projects delivered by cross-functional teams, be the interface between the Choreograph Consulting team and the teams from other entities.
• Actively partner with business leadership on strategic decision making in commercial development, client profitability and organic growth.
• Be the custodian for the full value chain of the business; covering pipeline, client acquisition and profitable delivery.

Skills and experience required

• At least 7 years' experience managing the delivery of projects and programmes within a technical or professional services environment.
• Proven proficiency, and experience working within a PMO environment.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• A solid commercial understanding of consulting business models.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A recognised project or programme management certification, or formal training in project or programme management.
• A robust understanding of the Sub-Saharan African business landscape.