Project Manager - PMO Implementation (Contract)

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

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Gauteng seeks an experienced Project Manager to establish a Project Management Office (PMO). The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in PMO setup and Agile delivery, with required qualifications in SAFe. Responsibilities include designing PMO structures, managing resources, and ensuring project success. This is a contracting position with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ solid Project Management experience.
• At least 3 years focused on PMO setup and operationalization.
• Proven experience in Agile delivery environments with SAFe certification.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement PMO structures, governance models, and delivery frameworks.
• Engage with leadership to define PMO objectives and scope.
• Monitor portfolio health, risks, and delivery performance.

Skills

PMO setup

Agile delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Resource planning

Education

Degree or Diploma in Business Management

Certified SAFe Agilist or equivalent

PMP or PRINCE2 certification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

Job title : Project Manager - PMO Implementation (Contract)

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : August 31, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Job Description

iqbusiness is seeking a seasoned contracting Project Manager for a strategic opportunity.

This role is focused on establishing and embedding a fit-for-purpose Project 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 in SAFe.

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 of 5 years’ solid Project Management experience, with at least 3 years focused on PMO setup and operationalization

Proven experience in Agile delivery environments, with SAFe 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

Closing Date31 August 2025

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