Strategic Program Leader: Contracts, Delivery & Governance

Network Finance; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the planning, execution and governance of high-value programmes across defence, aerospace, security or advanced manufacturing sectors. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, drive contract negotiations, and ensure compliance with regulatory and HSSE requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and deep commercial acumen, with 8–15 years in programme or contract management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Management, Commerce or related field.
• Project Management qualification.
• PMBOK certification.
• Commercial or Contract Management qualification/training.
• MBA or postgraduate qualification will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of programmes and projects.
• Manage programme performance against cost, quality, schedule, compliance, and risk objectives.
• Develop and maintain programme plans, schedules, milestones, and resource allocations.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle from bid phase through execution and close-out.
• Negotiate and administer contracts, amendments, subcontractor agreements, claims, and variations.
• Monitor financial performance, including budgets, forecasting, profitability, and cash flow.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and key stakeholders.
• Lead programme governance, reporting, risk management, and compliance activities.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory, contractual, quality, security, and HSSE requirements.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams while fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Management, Commerce

Project Management qualification

PMBOK certification

Commercial or Contract Management qualification/training

MBA or postgraduate qualification

Job description

Network Finance is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the planning, execution and governance of high-value programmes across defence, aerospace, security or advanced manufacturing sectors. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, drive contract negotiations, and ensure compliance with regulatory and HSSE requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and deep commercial acumen, with 8–15 years in programme or contract management.