Project Manager - PMO Implementation (Contract)

IQbusiness; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic consulting firm is seeking a seasoned Project Manager for a contracting role focused on establishing a fit-for-purpose Project Management Office (PMO). The role requires a deep experience in PMO setup, Agile delivery, and certification in SAFe. Responsibilities include PMO design, implementation, and sustainability. The ideal candidate will have strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience in multi-stakeholder environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ solid Project Management experience.
• At least 3 years focused on PMO setup and operationalization.
• Strong understanding of PMO functions including governance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Engage with leadership and delivery teams to define PMO objectives.
• Design governance structures, reporting frameworks, and delivery cadences.
• Embed Agile delivery practices aligned to SAFe principles.

Skills

Project Management

Agile delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

PMO setup

Education

Degree or Diploma in Business Management or related field

Formal qualification in Project / Program Management

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

iqbusiness is seeking a seasoned contractingProject Managerfor a strategic opportunity.

This role is focused on establishing and embedding a fit-for-purposeProject Management Office (PMO)within a dynamic, multi-project environment. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in PMO setup, Agile delivery, and enterprise-level transformation, with certification inSAFe.

You will be responsible for designing and implementing PMO structures, governance models, and delivery frameworks that support strategic alignment, transparency, and execution excellence across the portfolio.

Experience and Skills

• Minimum of5 years’ solid Project Management experience, with at least3 years focused on PMO setup and operationalization
• Proven experience in Agile delivery environments, withSAFe certification(e.g., SAFe Agilist, SAFe Program Consultant, SAFe Release Train Engineer)
• Strong understanding of PMO functions including:
  • Portfolio and program governance
  • Resource and capacity planning
  • Risk and issue management
  • Reporting and performance tracking
• Experience implementing PMOs in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
• Ability to design and embed delivery frameworks that support both Agile and hybrid methodologies
• Advanced stakeholder engagement and change management skills
• Exposure to tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or similar
• Hybrid working model
• Must be open to contracting
  

Key Responsibilities

PMO Design & Initiation:

• Engage with leadership and delivery teams to define PMO objectives and scope
• Design governance structures, reporting frameworks, and delivery cadences
• Establish processes for demand intake, prioritization, and resource allocation
• Define KPIs and success metrics for PMO performance

PMO Implementation & Execution:

• Set up PMO operating model and tooling
• Embed Agile delivery practices aligned to SAFe principles
• Support teams with planning, execution, and release management
• Facilitate cross-team coordination and dependency management
• Monitor portfolio health, risks, and delivery performance
• Provide executive-level reporting and insights

PMO Transition & Sustainability:

• Develop playbooks, templates, and training materials
• Support capability building and change adoption
• Ensure knowledge transfer and sustainability of PMO practices
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and continuous improvement planning

Qualifications

• Matric
• Formal qualification in Project / Program Management
• Degree or Diploma in Business Management, Computer Science, or related field
• Certified SAFe Agilist or equivalent SAFe certification (e.g., SPC, RTE)
• Certified PMP, PRINCE2, or Scrum Master credentials advantageous

Please note: As all IQbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification

IQbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals