Strategic Program Lead – Cross‑Functional Execution

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Health insurance

Leadership development programs

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg seeks a highly strategic Senior Program Manager to oversee a portfolio of critical business initiatives. You will drive program strategy, align cross-functional work with business objectives, and deliver measurable value across multiple projects.

The role requires extensive leadership, stakeholder engagement, and a track record of managing multi-million rand programs within large organizations.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in program or project management, including senior roles.
• Proven success delivering large-scale, cross-department programs.
• Expertise in program management methodologies and portfolio management.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement.
• MBA or related field; PMP or equivalent certification is essential.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing multi-million rand programs.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the strategy and roadmap for key business programs, ensuring alignment with goals.
• Oversee a portfolio of projects, managing interdependencies, risks, and resources.
• Lead and mentor program teams to foster accountability and high performance.
• Develop relationships with executive stakeholders and provide strategic updates.
• Oversee program budgets and ensure delivery of financial targets and value.
• Identify and mitigate program-level risks with proactive solutions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Portfolio management

Program management

Risk management

Financial acumen

Executive communication

Education

MBA

PMP certification

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg seeks a highly strategic Senior Program Manager to oversee a portfolio of critical business initiatives. You will drive program strategy, align cross-functional work with business objectives, and deliver measurable value across multiple projects.

The role requires extensive leadership, stakeholder engagement, and a track record of managing multi-million rand programs within large organizations.