Senior Program Manager

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement fund

Remote work flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Program Manager to lead multiple complex, cross-functional initiatives in a fully remote role. You will own end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of programs aligned with strategic objectives, ensuring on-time and on-budget results.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in program management, PMP/PRINCE2 expertise, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to manage virtual teams and diverse stakeholders across regions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field.
• 10+ years in program and project management with 5+ years in senior roles.
• Proven track record managing large, cross-functional programs, preferably remote.
• Expertise in program management methodologies (PMP/PRINCE2) and tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of multiple complex programs.
• Define scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria with leadership.
• Develop detailed program plans with timelines and budgets.
• Manage risks, issues, and mitigation strategies.
• Lead cross-functional teams and remote collaboration.
• Communicate status and updates to executives regularly.
• Ensure adherence to methodologies and quality standards.
• Foster relationships across departments and manage expectations.
• Identify process improvements and drive best practices.
• Facilitate reviews, lessons learned, and post-program evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Budgeting

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

PMP

PRINCE2

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere, with a focus on delivering transformative projects for the organization. The Senior Program Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end planning, execution, and successful completion of multiple large-scale programs, ensuring they align with strategic business objectives and are delivered on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with a proven ability to manage diverse teams and stakeholders in a virtual environment. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of program management best practices and a passion for driving impactful change remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of multiple complex programs simultaneously.
• Define program scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed program plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Manage program risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional program teams, fostering collaboration and high performance in a remote setting.
• Communicate program status, progress, and key updates to executive leadership and stakeholders regularly.
• Ensure adherence to program management methodologies, best practices, and quality standards.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and foster strong working relationships across departments.
• Identify opportunities for program process improvements and implement best practices.
• Facilitate program reviews, lessons learned sessions, and post-program evaluations.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in program and project management, with at least 5 years in a senior program management role.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large, complex, and cross-functional programs, preferably in a remote or distributed work environment.
• Expertise in program management methodologies (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) and tools.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience in budget management and resource allocation for large programs.
• Ability to lead and inspire teams in a virtual environment and drive consensus.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement fund contributions, and opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• This fully remote position provides unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance.
• Employees benefit from being part of an innovative and forward-thinking organization with a commitment to employee growth and career advancement.
• The opportunity to lead impactful projects and influence strategic direction from anywhere makes this a highly desirable role for experienced program managers seeking a challenging and rewarding career.