Senior Strategic Programme Manager

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading salary

Medical aid

Pension fund

Bonuses

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a highly accomplished Programme Manager - Strategic Initiatives to lead a portfolio of high-profile projects aligned to the company's strategic objectives.

The role requires exceptional strategic thinking, strong leadership, and a proven ability to deliver complex, long-term programmes with cross-functional teams and executive stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in programme or project management.
• At least 5 years in a programme leadership role.
• Experience delivering complex strategic programmes.
• MBA or PMP certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the overall programme strategy, scope, governance, and objectives for a portfolio of strategic initiatives.
• Ensure successful integration and interdependencies between projects within the programme.
• Provide leadership and direction to project managers and teams involved in the programme.
• Oversee programme budgets, resource allocation, and risk management, ensuring alignment with goals.
• Establish and maintain relationships with executive stakeholders to secure buy-in.
• Monitor programme performance, milestones, and benefits realization.

Education

Bachelor's degree; MBA or PMP desirable

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a highly accomplished Programme Manager - Strategic Initiatives to lead a portfolio of high-profile projects aligned to the company's strategic objectives.

The role requires exceptional strategic thinking, strong leadership, and a proven ability to deliver complex, long-term programmes with cross-functional teams and executive stakeholder engagement.