Strategic Programme Manager, National Platform Delivery

Indsafri; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Indsafri is seeking an experienced Programme Manager/Senior Project Manager to oversee national-scale platform initiatives across South Africa and India. You will plan milestones, manage risks, and drive governance, reporting, and stakeholder alignment to ensure timely delivery.

The role requires 12+ years in programme/project management, and certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2, with a track record in vendor coordination and cross-team collaboration in public-sector settings.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Programme or Project Management.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification.
• Strong skills in risk and issue management.
• Proficiency in dependency tracking and status reporting.
• Experience in vendor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control all programme milestones to meet timelines and quality standards.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks and issues to minimize impact.
• Establish a robust reporting cadence for stakeholders.
• Facilitate governance forums and ensure effective decision making.
• Coordinate cross-team activities between South Africa and India.
• Oversee vendor coordination and manage external relationships.
• Ensure delivery of national-scale platforms, including e-procurement.
• Comply with public-sector reporting requirements.

Skills

Programme management

Project management

Hybrid delivery

Risk & issue management

Dependency tracking

Status reporting

Vendor coordination

Cross-team coordination

Job description

Indsafri is seeking an experienced Programme Manager/Senior Project Manager to oversee national-scale platform initiatives across South Africa and India. You will plan milestones, manage risks, and drive governance, reporting, and stakeholder alignment to ensure timely delivery.

The role requires 12+ years in programme/project management, and certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2, with a track record in vendor coordination and cross-team collaboration in public-sector settings.