Senior Program Manager

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Health insurance

Leadership development programs

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg seeks a highly strategic Senior Program Manager to oversee a portfolio of critical business initiatives. You will drive program strategy, align cross-functional work with business objectives, and deliver measurable value across multiple projects.

The role requires extensive leadership, stakeholder engagement, and a track record of managing multi-million rand programs within large organizations.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in program or project management, including senior roles.
• Proven success delivering large-scale, cross-department programs.
• Expertise in program management methodologies and portfolio management.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement.
• MBA or related field; PMP or equivalent certification is essential.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing multi-million rand programs.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the strategy and roadmap for key business programs, ensuring alignment with goals.
• Oversee a portfolio of projects, managing interdependencies, risks, and resources.
• Lead and mentor program teams to foster accountability and high performance.
• Develop relationships with executive stakeholders and provide strategic updates.
• Oversee program budgets and ensure delivery of financial targets and value.
• Identify and mitigate program-level risks with proactive solutions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Portfolio management

Program management

Risk management

Financial acumen

Executive communication

Education

MBA

PMP certification

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly strategic and experienced Senior Program Manager to oversee a portfolio of critical business initiatives within their Randburg operations. This leadership role demands a proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs, align them with corporate objectives, and deliver significant business value. You will be responsible for program strategy, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and ensuring the successful execution of multiple interconnected projects. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with exceptional strategic planning and execution capabilities, adept at driving change and fostering collaboration across diverse teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive the strategy and roadmap for key business programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Manage a portfolio of projects, overseeing their interdependencies, risks, and resource allocation.
• Lead and mentor program teams, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with executive stakeholders, providing strategic guidance and program updates.
• Oversee program budgets, ensuring financial targets are met and value is maximized.
• Identify and mitigate program-level risks and issues, implementing proactive solutions.

Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in program or project management, with a significant portion in a senior program management capacity.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale, complex, and strategic programs across multiple departments.
• Expertise in program management methodologies and portfolio management principles.
• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Master's degree in Business Administration or a related field; PMP or equivalent certification is essential.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing multi-million dollar programs.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive compensation package with significant bonus potential.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and families.
• Access to leadership development programs and executive coaching.
• Generous retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• A stimulating work environment at the forefront of industry innovation.