Strategic IT Portfolio Lead: Governance & Delivery

Tych Business Solutions; Remote; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider in South Africa seeks a Portfolio Manager to oversee the IT portfolio, ensuring alignment with business objectives. The role includes establishing governance frameworks, monitoring portfolio health, and managing budgets. Candidates should have 8+ years of experience in IT portfolio management, a Bachelor's degree in IT or related fields, and excellent stakeholder management skills. This is an opportunity to drive strategic initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in IT portfolio/program management within large organizations.
• Understanding of IT functional domains (e.g., Supply Chain, Finance).
• Expertise in governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire IT portfolio ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Establish governance frameworks for portfolio tracking and compliance.
• Ensure timely and quality delivery of IT initiatives.

Skills

IT portfolio/program management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Education

Matric and Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Portfolio management tools

Job description

A leading IT solutions provider in South Africa seeks a Portfolio Manager to oversee the IT portfolio, ensuring alignment with business objectives. The role includes establishing governance frameworks, monitoring portfolio health, and managing budgets. Candidates should have 8+ years of experience in IT portfolio management, a Bachelor's degree in IT or related fields, and excellent stakeholder management skills. This is an opportunity to drive strategic initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams.