Job Description

Experienced PMO Lead sought by agile real estate services company.

Our client is a boutique management consulting firm specialising in real estate optimisation, real estate management and project management. Their business has sustained their loyal clientele and thrived through their reputable reputation for providing top of the range services. Most of the projects are in the commercial build sector, where they deliver a turnkey solution starting from corporate real estate strategy of existing and development projects right through to handover. Based on demand and a strong pipeline of exciting projects, they are looking to engage with top talent in the industry and employ a PMO Lead to oversee a team of Project Managers.

Reporting to the Operations Director, based in their Johannesburg office, the successful incumbent's duties will include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing PM Tool updates, revisions and data to deliver reports and dashboards.
• Making recommendations based on risks, compliance and improvements for strategic decision making, continuous improvements and policy changes.
• Supporting strategic leadership with information, track records, evidence and training requirements to enhance internal and external stakeholder performance.
• Participating in the implementation of KPIs to ensure delivery of projects and clients' vision.
• Managing Project Management System.
• Drafting policy documents, processes and procedures - ISO Accredited level.
• Liaising with legal on contracts, addendums and negotiations.
• Prioritising actions for projects and tracking of progress.
• Updating project schedules and project audits.
• Completing Performance Management evaluations based on contractor and professional team performance: scope, budget, time, SHEQ and governance.
• Ensuring efficient communication with all Stakeholders.
• Training staff and professional teams on Project Management tools and principles.
• Ensuring the Corporate Governance and Branding is followed.
• Assisting with Bids and Tenders.
• Overseeing Project Management Office communication to and from the Company.
• Setting up meetings, minutes, training and doing audits on projects and procedures.

To be considered for this role you will require at least 7 years' experience in a similar role, with at least 3 years' experience in people management. Coupled with that, you will hold a qualification in Construction, Engineering or any related field with master's proficiency in using MS Projects. Experience with commercial building projects is mandatory.

Macdonald & Company