Senior Projects/Accounts Manager

Job Title: Principal Programme Manager

Location: Goodwood, Cape Town

Employment Type: Long-term Contract (initial 6 months with potential extension)

Start Date: 1 May 2025 (flexible)

Work Model: Hybrid (3-5 days on-site per week)

Company Overview: Our client is a prominent organization based in Goodwood, Cape Town, operating within a technology consulting sector. They are seeking a highly experienced Principal Programme Manager to oversee multiple portfolios and drive strategic initiatives.​

Role Overview: The Principal Programme Manager will be responsible for managing up to 14 diverse portfolios simultaneously, ensuring the successful delivery of projects aligned with business objectives. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional leadership skills, capable of navigating complex environments and influencing senior stakeholders.​

Key Responsibilities:

• Programme Leadership: Oversee and coordinate multiple project portfolios, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic priorities.​
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate effectively with C-suite executives and various stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and facilitating consensus.​
• Strategic Consultation: Provide business consultancy, challenging assumptions and offering insights to drive informed decision-making without adopting an overly aggressive approach.​
• Delivery Focus: Maintain a strong emphasis on delivering projects on time, within scope, and budget, while ensuring quality standards are met.​
• Technical Acumen: Quickly adapt to and manage projects involving Data and Analytics, as well as Microsoft D365 technologies, even if not previously specialized in these areas.​
• Financial Insight: Possess a solid understanding of income statements and overall business operations to inform project decisions.​

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience: Extensive experience in programme management, with a proven track record of handling multiple portfolios simultaneously.​
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects in a dynamic environment.​
• Consulting Skills: Strong business consulting capabilities, with the confidence to challenge senior leaders constructively.​
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with Data and Analytics, and Microsoft D365 is advantageous; however, the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge in these areas is essential.​
• Financial Literacy: Understanding of financial statements and business operations to align projects with organizational financial goals.​

Personal Attributes:

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.​
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and business needs.​
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset.​
• Integrity: High ethical standards and professionalism in all interactions.​

Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resumes and cover letters detailing their relevant experience and suitability for the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.​

Note: While we are recruiting for this role on a contract basis, based on performance and organizational needs, there is potential for a transition into a permanent position.​

​This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Programme Manager to contribute to a leading organization in Cape Town, driving impactful projects and strategic initiatives.

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