Job Description

Required Qualifications:
Relevant degree/diploma in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering/Technical/Construction discipline or equivalent.
Project Management Qualification (i.e. PMP or similar).
Working knowledge of Agile project management methodologies (such as Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, etc.) will be preferred.

Experience and Knowledge:
10+ years experience in related field.
5+ years experience in a Project Management Role.
Minimum 5 years of experience in the following:
Engineering / Production / Construction / Mining / Process Plant and related operations environment.
Mining, Process Plant, Logistics, Infrastructure, Quantity Surveyor, Enterprise Project Management Systems, e.g. MS-Projects, Primavera P6, Prism, SAP.
Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities.
Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
The program manager must have strong practical experience in project management, which was gained through managing large and complex projects.
Good knowledge and handling of project and program management methodology and techniques.

Key Responsibilities:
Daily program management throughout the program life cycle.
Defining the program governance (controls).
Planning the overall program and monitoring the progress.
Managing the programs budget.
Managing risks and issues and taking corrective measurements.
Coordinating the projects and their interdependencies.
Managing and utilizing resources across projects.
Managing stakeholders communication.
Aligning the deliverables (outputs) to the programs "outcome" with the aid of the business change manager.
Managing the main program documentations such as the program initiation document.

Competencies:
Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Business knowledge: Good understanding of the organization and the business domain or sector within which it operates
Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Deductive Reasoning: The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
Inductive Reasoning: The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)
Excellent communication skills: Ability to engage with high-level stakeholders, both verbal and non-verbal
Flexibility and adaptability (crucial to consulting environment)
Organizational and leadership abilities
Influencing and motivating
Decision making
Building trust and long-term relationships with stakeholders

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