Senior Programme Manager

Indsafri India Private Limited; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Indsafri India Private Limited seeks a highly experienced Senior Programme Manager to lead strategic, large-scale programmes aligned with the 2027 delivery agenda. You will influence executives, navigate complex organisations, and drive measurable outcomes across multiple workstreams.

The role requires proven leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage budgets, risks, and stakeholder groups. A bachelor's degree is required, with senior delivery experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading large, complex, multi-workstream programmes with business/tech interdependencies.
• Proven ability to engage, influence and build relationships with C-suite and senior stakeholders.
• Capable of independent operation, strong programme leadership, navigating complex organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large, complex programmes with strategic importance.
• Develop and execute comprehensive programme plans: scope, timelines, budgets, resources.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate programme risks and dependencies.
• Establish and maintain robust programme governance structures.
• Manage programme budgets and financial accountability.
• Engage with C-suite executives and senior stakeholders to inform and influence.
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholder groups for alignment across streams.
• Drive cross-functional teams to deliver defined programme objectives and outcomes.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to project teams.
• Pursue continuous improvement in delivery processes and methodologies.

Skills

Large-scale delivery

C-suite engagement

Programme governance

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Programme Manager to lead critical, large-scale programmes aligned with our 2027 delivery agenda. The ideal candidate will possess a proven ability to manage complex, multi-workstream initiatives with significant business and technology interdependencies. This role requires a strong leader capable of influencing C-suite executives, navigating intricate organizational landscapes, and driving programmes to successful, measurable delivery outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of large, complex, and strategically important programmes.
• Develop and execute comprehensive programme plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate programme risks and dependencies.
• Establish and maintain robust programme governance structures.
• Manage programme budgets, ensuring financial accountability and control.
• Engage, influence, and manage communications with C-suite executives and senior stakeholders.
• Effectively manage multiple diverse stakeholder groups, fostering collaboration and alignment.
• Drive cross-functional teams to achieve defined programme objectives and deliver tangible business outcomes.
• Provide strong programme leadership, mentoring, and guidance to project teams.
• Ensure continuous improvement in programme delivery processes and methodologies.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Extensive experience successfully managing large, complex, multi-workstream programmes with significant business and technology dependencies.
• Demonstrated ability to engage, influence, and build strong relationships with C-suite and senior executive stakeholders.
• Proven capability to operate independently, provide strong programme leadership, and navigate complex organizational environments.
• Strong track record of managing delivery risks, dependencies, governance, budgets, and multiple stakeholder groups.
• A history of successfully driving programmes to measurable delivery outcomes.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (or equivalent practical experience).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Digital Platforms (Web, mobile applications, digital transformation).
• Vehicle Leasing / Vehicle Management (large-scale leasing, fleet or vehicle management transformation).
• Credit and Scoring Platforms (credit decisioning, scoring, lending or related platform transformation).
• PMP, PRINCE2, or other relevant programme management certifications.