Strategic IT PMO Lead for Insurance Projects

cpconsulting; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

cpconsulting is seeking an experienced PMO Manager to oversee allocated IT and Insure IT projects within a governance framework in Sandton, Gauteng. You will manage project planning, stakeholder engagement, and delivery across multiple teams, ensuring time, cost, and quality targets are met.

The role requires 5–8 years in mature PMO/business management, a formal PM qualification, and experience with PM tools like JIRA.

Qualifications

• Matric and formal PM qualification (Prince2/IPMA/PMP/PMI-ACP).
• B Comm – Information (or equivalent).
• 5–8 years' experience in mature PMO/business management/business consulting.
• Insurance experience bonus (FAIS, Short Term Insurance knowledge).
• Proven track record using PM tools (e.g. JIRA).

Responsibilities

• PMO management and technical execution of projects per PMO strategy.
• Secure stakeholder understanding and buy-in.
• Support the PMO Head in meeting departmental targets.
• Maintain project submission/approval admin and pipeline of approved projects.
• Collaborate with BIOs, IT Ops, IT Quality and delivery teams on evaluation systems.
• Ensure compliance with PM methodology and governance processes.
• Manage interdependencies with other project/programme managers.
• Lead project delivery with detailed plans, testing and sign-off.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly consolidated reports and budgets.
• Foster stakeholder relationships and resolve conflicts.
• Monitor risks, governance and QA; maintain audit-standard docs.
• Drive benefits realisation and post-project reviews.

Skills

PMO Management

Stakeholder mgmt

Risk management

Customer service

Education

B Comm – Information (or equivalent)

PM qualification (Prince2/IPMA/PMP/PMI-ACP)

Tools

JIRA

Job description

cpconsulting is seeking an experienced PMO Manager to oversee allocated IT and Insure IT projects within a governance framework in Sandton, Gauteng. You will manage project planning, stakeholder engagement, and delivery across multiple teams, ensuring time, cost, and quality targets are met.

The role requires 5–8 years in mature PMO/business management, a formal PM qualification, and experience with PM tools like JIRA.