Senior Programme Manager
Sandton, GP, ZA, South Africa
Job Description
Looking for a Senior Programme Manager to drive high-impact digital transformation across complex business units. This is a contract role for 12 months--perfect for hands-on, strategic thinkers who thrive in a fast-paced, change-heavy environment.
You'll be working within a centralised Digitalisation CoE, leading a portfolio of Agile, Waterfall, and BAU projects with tight controls on cost, quality, and delivery timeframes. This is high-stakes work with real influence. AA Applicants only.
Type: 12-month Contract
Rate: Up to R850 ph Depending on experience
Area: Onsite in Johannesburg North
Your mission includes:
Building and managing detailed programme and project plans
Leading cross-functional teams and managing vendor relationships
Overseeing project risks, budgets, dependencies, and KPIs
Reporting at exec and governance levels (weekly flash reports, SteerCo packs, forecasts)
Driving digital innovation--AI, IoT, RPA, Cloud--you get to lead the charge
Running the full delivery cycle, including post-project review and knowledge transfer
Ensuring project documentation and governance is always on point
What you bring:
Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale programmes
Deep knowledge of project and programme governance
Strong stakeholder management chops--Execs and teams alike
Ability to juggle multiple initiatives and lead from the front
Strategic thinking with a sharp eye for operational detail
Comfortable with onsite working and digital collaboration tools
Bonus points if you've got experience in digital transformation within a large, structured corporate environment.
You'll need your own laptop. This role is demanding but rewarding--and a real opportunity to shape critical outcomes at scale.
Interested? Know someone perfect for this?
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: R750,00 - R850,00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Ability to commute/relocate:
Sandton, Gauteng 2172: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
MS Project: 5 years (Required) Agile methodology: 5 years (Required) Programme Management: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1417462
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Contract
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationSandton, GP, ZA, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned