Programme Delivery Manager

Introduction

My client based in Johannesburg / Cape Town (Hybrid)is currently looking for a Programme Delivery Manager to join their team on a contract basis.

IT / FINANCE

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated programme delivery roadmaps.
• Coordinate multiple concurrent business, operational and technology workstreams.
• Lead the end-to-end implementation of new insurance products and enabling capabilities.
• Facilitate business requirements workshops and solution discussions.
• Translate strategic business objectives into executable delivery plans.
• Coordinate technology development, system integration, testing and business readiness activities.
• Manage programme governance, RAID logs, reporting and Steering Committee updates.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Influence delivery across multiple organisations without direct line management authority.
• Apply Agile delivery principles to ensure successful programme execution.
• Monitor programme risks, dependencies and delivery progress.
• Ensure successful product launches through effective cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant Bachelor's Degree in Business, Commerce, Information Systems, Engineering or a related field.
• PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent Project Management certification.
• Agile certification (Scrum, SAFe, AgilePM or equivalent) is advantageous.
• 8–10+ years' experience delivering complex business and technology programmes or projects.
• Proven experience delivering New Product Development (NPD) initiatives.
• Strong Programme and Project Management experience.
• Business Analysis experience, including requirements gathering and process analysis.
• Experience translating business strategy into executable delivery roadmaps.
• Experience facilitating workshops and driving solution alignment.
• Technology delivery and systems integration experience.
• Experience managing outsourced providers and multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong governance, planning and executive reporting experience.
• Experience working within Agile or hybrid delivery environments.
• Experience within the Insurance or Financial Services industry is highly advantageous.

Competencies

• Programme Delivery Leadership
• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Programme & Project Management
• Business Analysis
• Requirements Gathering & Process Analysis
• Stakeholder Management
• Executive Communication
• Governance & Risk Management
• Solution Facilitation
• Agile Delivery Methodologies
• Systems Integration
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Organisational & Planning Skills
• Relationship Management
• Decision Making
• Influencing & Negotiation
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Adaptability & Resilience
• Accountability
• Customer & Business Focus

If you are ready for the next exciting step in your career, and would like to apply, please send us your updated CV to review.