Job Description

Join a leading mining and minerals company as their new IT Project Management Office Lead (6 months contract position)! Are you a seasoned Project Manager with a passion for driving complex, large-scale IT programmes and projects? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can leverage your expertise in portfolio management, Agile methodologies, and IT infrastructure? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Role and Responsibilities:
In this role, you will be responsible for executing all aspects of a diverse and complex IT programme, including multiple large-scale IT projects. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of our IT portfolio, aligning it with business strategies and operational goals.
Your role will involve:

• Programme Management:

• Plan, execute, and monitor all aspects of complex IT programmes, ensuring timely delivery, functionality, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage the critical path, contingencies, scope changes, and budget.
• Oversee programme communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Portfolio Management:

• Establish, manage, and execute the IT portfolio in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, based on business demand.
• Incorporate Business Unit (BU) strategy, business plans, and IT/Operational Technology (OT) strategy into a balanced IT portfolio.
• Coordinate and prioritize the IT portfolio across various stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Project Delivery:

• Apply in-depth knowledge of IT project delivery methodologies and IT infrastructure to drive successful project outcomes.
• Ensure that Agile principles are embedded in project execution, fostering adaptability and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Honours Degree in IT, Business, or a related field.
• Agile Practitioner Certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management certification.
• Proven experience in dealing with large budgets.
• At least 5 years of experience in managing large-scale, complex IT programmes and projects.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure and project delivery methodologies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role with a forward-thinking company? If you have the grit, passion, and expertise we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.
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For more information contact:
Samkelisiwe Makhanye
Recruitment Consultant
011 622 9526
For more information please contact:
Samkelisiwe Makhanye