Strategy Manager

LexisNexis; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Programme Manager to lead strategic initiatives across various departments. This pivotal role involves project planning, coordination, and quality assurance to ensure successful execution of projects. The ideal candidate will have 8 to 10 years of project management experience and relevant certifications. You will thrive in a flexible working environment that promotes work-life balance and fosters professional growth. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to advancing productivity and decision-making in the legal and business sectors.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Wellbeing initiatives

Study assistance

Sabbaticals

Shared parental leave

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of experience in project management.
• Certifications like PMP, Prince 2, CAPM, PMI-ACP, or CSM.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning and management from initiation to completion.
• Collaborate across departments for cohesive project execution.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Project Management Tools

Job description

About the Business

LexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis ser.

About the Role:

The Programme Manager will lead the Strategic Transformation Office, reporting directly to the Strategy Executive. This role is crucial for implementing strategic initiatives and projects across various departments, including Marketing, Sales, Content, Product, Operations, Finance, HR, and Technology. The Programme Manager will ensure that projects are executed efficiently, meeting quality, reliability, schedule, and cost requirements.

Key Duties:

• Project Planning: Develop, monitor, and manage projects from initiation to completion.
• Coordination: Lead or coordinate project planning, resourcing, staffing, supply management, progress reporting, troubleshooting, and people management.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure project outcomes meet quality, reliability, schedule, and cost requirements.
• Performance Monitoring: Track performance and recommend schedule changes, cost adjustments, or resource additions as necessary.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate across multiple departments to ensure cohesive project execution.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. Budget Management: Oversee project budgets and ensure financial targets are met.
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular project status reports to stakeholders.

Key Requirements:

• Education: Relevant degree or equivalent experience.
• Certifications: Project management certifications such as PMP, Prince 2, CAPM, PMI-ACP, or CSM.
• Experience: 8 to 10 years of experience in project management.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical ability to solve problems and make recommendations.
• Project Management Proficiency: Proficient in project management methodologies and tools.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Attributes:

• Leadership: Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
• Relationship-Building: Build strong relationships with stakeholders.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working Pattern

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

LexisNexis, a division of RELX, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

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