Strategic Portfolio Manager

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Strategic Portfolio Manager to lead the development and institutionalisation of a Strategic Portfolio Office (SPO). Responsibilities include overseeing project portfolio performance, designing governance frameworks, and strengthening organizational capability in portfolio management. The ideal candidate should have 8-10 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Business Strategy or similar. Ideal for applicants with a passion for strategic alignment and performance monitoring.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years experience in portfolio programme or project management.
• Demonstrated success in setting up or leading a Strategic Portfolio Office.
• Certification in Portfolio Management (PfMP, MoP or equivalent) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the SPO operating model and governance structures.
• Oversee the strategic alignment and performance of the project portfolio.
• Partner with executive leadership to align portfolio strategy with organizational goals.

Skills

SPO Policy documents

Project / Program Management

Project Portfolio Management

Portfolio Management

Credit Analysis

Banking

Pricing

Analysis Skills

Project Management

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Property Management

Contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Strategy, Finance or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Were seeking a Strategic Portfolio Manager to lead the development and institutionalisation of a Strategic Portfolio Office (SPO) framework that drives alignment accountability and strategic value across the organisation. The ideal candidate will combine deep expertise in portfolio programme and project management with the ability to design governance frameworks implement best practices and elevate enterprise-wide delivery maturity.

Key Responsibilities

SPO Development & Strategy

Design and implement the SPO operating model governance structures and strategic frameworks.

Develop and maintain policies procedures and templates to standardise portfolio management practices.

Drive the institutionalisation of portfolio management across the organisation.

Portfolio Management

Oversee the strategic alignment prioritisation and performance of the project portfolio.

Monitor portfolio health risks and benefits realisation to ensure value delivery.

Facilitate decision-making on resource allocation and investment optimisation.

Stakeholder Engagement

Partner with executive leadership to align portfolio strategy with organisational goals.

Provide strategic recommendations and data-driven insights to senior stakeholders.

Lead communication and change management efforts to embed SPO practices.

Capability Building

Strengthen organisational capability in portfolio management through training and mentoring.

Establish performance metrics and continuous improvement mechanisms for the SPO.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors degree in Business Strategy Finance or a related field (Masters preferred).

810 years experience in portfolio programme or project management.

Demonstrated success in setting up or leading a Strategic Portfolio Office.

Certification in Portfolio Management (PfMP MoP or equivalent) advantageous.

Additional Focus Areas

Assessment of the current state of project management within the organisation.

Development of SPO-related policies documentation and institutionalisation strategies.

Analysis of existing project management systems (e.g. Project for the Web).

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Required Skills

• SPO Policy documents strategy for institutionalisation implementation Analysis
• Project / Program Management
• Project Portfolio Management
• Portfolio Management
• Credit Analysis
• Banking
• Pricing
• Analysis Skills
• Project Management
• Financial Analysis
• Budgeting
• Property Management
• Contracts

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1