Strategic Growth Program Lead - Pretoria Office

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career progression

Bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Program Manager to drive strategic business development initiatives from our Gauteng office. This role oversees multiple related projects, aligning with long-term vision and objectives. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, engage stakeholders, assess risks, and report to executives.

A MBA is preferred; 10+ years PM/PMO experience required. Bonuses and progression opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in Project/Program Management with focus on growth initiatives.
• Proven success in managing large-scale, multi-faceted programs with business impact.
• Strong skills in market analysis, strategic planning and business case development.
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder engagement and budgeting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution and completion of multiple strategic programs.
• Define scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria with leadership.
• Manage budgets, resources and timelines across programs.
• Lead cross-functional teams and foster collaboration in the office.
• Maintain relationships with business units, partners and regulators.
• Identify risks, plan mitigations, and report status to stakeholders.
• Communicate program progress and key decisions clearly to executives.
• Drive adoption of best practices in program management and planning.
• Monitor market trends to inform strategies and opportunities.
• Prepare reports, presentations and performance metrics for review.

Skills

Project Management

Business Development

Market Analysis

Strategic Planning

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Budgeting

MBA Preferred

Education

MBA (preferred)

Master's degree in Business Administration or Finance

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Program Manager to drive strategic business development initiatives from our Gauteng office. This role oversees multiple related projects, aligning with long-term vision and objectives. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, engage stakeholders, assess risks, and report to executives.

A MBA is preferred; 10+ years PM/PMO experience required. Bonuses and progression opportunities offered.