Manager, Project Management Office & Special Projects

Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

Location:
Johannesburg, ZA, 2198
Post Start Date: Jan 28, 2026

112 Oxford Road, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198


Private Bag X 20, Rosebank, 2196, South Africa


Tel: +27 (0) 11 637 6000


Fax: +27 (0) 11 492 0233


Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com





The Manager, Project Management Office (PMO) & Special Projects leads high?impact, cross?functional programs across the various pillars of the Global Supply Chain organization, delivering measurable value at scale. This role owns end?to?end program management for enterprise initiatives such as Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) optimization, post?merger integration and synergy realization, and other strategic transformation efforts--overseeing a managed external spend portfolio of approximately $3.5B annually. Operating across regions, functions, and senior stakeholders, the role drives disciplined execution, robust governance, and value realization, while coordinating internal teams and external consulting partners.




Key Responsibilities




Lead end?to?end PMO execution for major Supply Chain transformation initiatives, from problem definition through implementation and value realization. Partner with Supply Chain leadership to advance strategic, organizational, and operational priorities that accelerate growth, efficiency, and sustainable value creation. Establish and run effective program governance, including integrated plans, milestones, decision forums, performance tracking, and executive reporting. Coordinate cross?functional execution across Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, IT, ESG, and regional teams, ensuring clear roles, interfaces, and accountability. Manage external consultants and third?party partners, ensuring aligned scope, high?quality outputs, and strong value?for?money outcomes. Track financial and non?financial benefits in partnership with Finance; validate assumptions, monitor realization, and address gaps versus targets. Proactively identify risks and interdependencies, implement mitigation plans, and escalate issues as needed. Deliver clear, executive?ready communications, including presentations, dashboards, and analytical insights. Apply best?practice PMO and consulting methodologies while continuously improving tools, templates, and ways of working. Support capability building through coaching, knowledge transfer, and project management best practices. Support supplier engagement and negotiations for special projects in collaboration with sourcing and category teams.



Qualifications & Experience




Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field; MBA or equivalent strongly preferred. 7-12 years of experience in management consulting, supply chain, strategy, PMO, or large?scale transformation roles. Proven track record leading complex, multi?workstream programs (e.g., TCO optimization, post?merger integration, cost or operational transformation). Top?tier or Big 4 consulting experience highly desirable. Experience in Mining and/or Oil & Gas preferred.



Legal




Must be eligible to live and work in the U.S. or South Africa.



AngloGold Ashanti Limited







Directors: G Patterson J Munanka KV Naidoo B Sangqu B Chauke




Requisition ID: 28808
Category: SCM Strategy & Planning
Posting Salary: Market Related
Post End Date: Jan 28, 2026

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1648044
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned