Head of Project Management Office (PMO)

Full Job Description

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Head of the Project Management Office (PMO) leads and manages the PMO team, develops and implements project management standards and ensures alignment with organisational goals by monitoring project performance to ensure successful project delivery and business results.


RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Delivery

• Ensure successful project execution through Hungry Lion's established project management frameworks, in collaboration with project sponsors who are typically heads of specific business departments accountable for the successful delivery of projects.

Project Oversight

• Provide full-time oversight of all projects, leveraging existing project management resources to ensure that project management procedures are consistently followed and upheld.

Development and Maintenance

• Project Management Principles and Philosophy : Cultivate and uphold the project management ethos and standards of Hungry Lion.
• Processes and Structures : Enhance and maintain the project management processes and structures within the PMO, as well as across the broader Hungry Lion operational framework, ensuring effective integration and interface with various business departments.

Regular Reporting

• Communicate regularly (typically once every two weeks) with the Projects Steering Committee and Department Heads, providing:
  • Updates on general project progress and current status.
  • Identification of high-level risks and challenges that require broader organisational resolution.

Management of Strategic Projects

• In addition to overseeing the PMO, the Head will manage their own high-priority projects, which are of strategic importance to the company.

REQUIREMENTS

• BEng, BCom, or Business Science degree from an accredited institution.
• Certification or formal qualification in Project Management.
• An MBA is desirable.
• Demonstrated senior experience working within a PMO environment or managing a PMO.
• Proven track record of managing project managers.
• Experience in or exposure to program and portfolio management.

Do you have a BEng, BCom, or Business Science degree from an accredited institution?*

Do you have a certification or formal qualification in Project Management?*

Do you have experience managing a PMO department and Project Managers?*

Are you a South African citizen and /or legally allowed to work in SA?*

Are you related to anyone or friends or acquaintances with anyone that works for Hungry Lion?*

This is an in-office position based in Stellenbosch. Are you willing and able to travel to and from the Stellenbosch offices every day?*

What is your notice period?*

What is your desired monthly gross pay, before deductions? (only numbers)*

What is your current monthly gross pay, before deductions? (only numbers)*

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