About the position
My client based in Johannesburg / Cape Town (Hybrid)is currently looking for a Programme Delivery Manager to join their team on a contract basis.
IT / FINANCE
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain integrated programme delivery roadmaps.
- Coordinate multiple concurrent business, operational and technology workstreams.
- Lead the end-to-end implementation of new insurance products and enabling capabilities.
- Facilitate business requirements workshops and solution discussions.
- Translate strategic business objectives into executable delivery plans.
- Coordinate technology development, system integration, testing and business readiness activities.
- Manage programme governance, RAID logs, reporting and Steering Committee updates.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Influence delivery across multiple organisations without direct line management authority.
- Apply Agile delivery principles to ensure successful programme execution.
- Monitor programme risks, dependencies and delivery progress.
- Ensure successful product launches through effective cross-functional coordination.
Qualifications & Experience
- Relevant Bachelor's Degree in Business, Commerce, Information Systems, Engineering or a related field.
- PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent Project Management certification.
- Agile certification (Scrum, SAFe, AgilePM or equivalent) is advantageous.
- 8-10+ years' experience delivering complex business and technology programmes or projects.
- Proven experience delivering New Product Development (NPD) initiatives.
- Strong Programme and Project Management experience.
- Business Analysis experience, including requirements gathering and process analysis.
- Experience translating business strategy into executable delivery roadmaps.
- Experience facilitating workshops and driving solution alignment.
- Technology delivery and systems integration experience.
- Experience managing outsourced providers and multi-stakeholder environments.
- Strong governance, planning and executive reporting experience.
- Experience working within Agile or hybrid delivery environments.
- Experience within the Insurance or Financial Services industry is highly advantageous.
Competencies
- Programme Delivery Leadership
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Programme & Project Management
- Business Analysis
- Requirements Gathering & Process Analysis
- Stakeholder Management
- Executive Communication
- Governance & Risk Management
- Solution Facilitation
- Agile Delivery Methodologies
- Systems Integration
- Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
- Organisational & Planning Skills
- Relationship Management
- Decision Making
- Influencing & Negotiation
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Adaptability & Resilience
- Accountability
- Customer & Business Focus
If you are ready for the next exciting step in your career, and would like to apply, please send us your updated CV to review.
Desired Skills:
- Programme Management
- Project Management
- Business Analysis
- Programme Planning
- Delivery Roadmap Development
