Programme Project Manager

Role Purpose

Responsible for the delivery of all assigned DISA projects on time on budget aligned to the specific DISA PMO project delivery methodologies governance and quality standards as well as attainment of DI and Client specific objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the planning leading and managing of DISA projects and / or programmes throughout the defined Decision Inc. Project Lifecycle from Initiation to Signoff.

• Responsible for the successful outcome of the assigned project / programme and is the key driver that holds the engagement together.

• Leads the project / programme as if it were their own business with key focus on Client satisfaction achieving DI and Client project objectives and targeted GP margin for the relevant BU/s as well as setting and maintaining a positive and productive environment for the DI project team.

• Builds and maintains strong valueadding Client relationships to ensure successful outcome for the project navigating both the expected and unexpected project complexities while ensuring DI objectives are met.

• Builds and maintains strong valueadding relationships with DISA internal stakeholders (including but not limited to PMO BUs Finance IT and HR) to ensure project success.

• Able to manage and communicate project status both internally and with the Client including but not limited to: progress of the project and updates scope budget quality GP schedule resource management risks issues dependencies escalations and change control.

• Responsible to ensure adherence to bestpractice PMO methodologies and DISA specific project rulebooks in the setup execution and completion of DISA projects / programmes aligned to the Decision Inc. PMO standards and relevant stakeholder / Client needs and requirements.

• Will be required to manage more than one project / programme at the same time within the maximum possible allocation.

• Responsible for adhering to driving and maintaining DISA PMO governance practices including but not limited to:

• Ensuring correct project initiation and setup through close collaboration with the respective BU Business Managers Engagement Managers Client Partners and Head of PMO as well as other relevant DISA stakeholders.

• Creation and daily updates of a detailed Microsoft Project Plan including resource allocation predecessors dependencies budget baselines work actual work and remaining work.

• Loading and maintaining the Project Plan in Projects on Line.

• Responsible for the creation signoff and adherence to the Project Charter.

• Coordinates and drives project delivery in line with the agreed budget scope cost and quality parameters.

• Responsible for the creation execution maintenance and signoff of all relevant project governance and documentation including but not limited to project initiation project set up in relevant DI systems Analysis and Design artefacts Charter / Blueprint / RTM / FSD / TSD / FDD / FRD / SRS delay notification and change control documents quality assurance unit testing and UAT training system integration cutover golive hypercare and move to support.

• Manages the assigned project team to ensure delivery according to the agreed project Charter and plan including timeous escalation of potential risks issues and dependencies to the relevant stakeholders.

• Responsible for the creation execution and management of the project budget including management of the internal project cost vs. revenue associated billing and / or cashflow milestones and monthly invoicing instructions.

• Responsible for the preparation of relevant collateral and drives all relevant project meetings including but not limited to project standups Client status updates internal or Client facing Project Boards ManCos Steering and Executive Committees.

Key Objectives of a Programme Manager are as follows:

• Strategic Alignment: Align the programme/projects goals and objectives with the organisations overall strategy. They ensure that the programme/project contributes to the strategic vision mission and objectives of the organisation.

• Programme/Project Planning: Responsible for developing a comprehensive plan that outlines the scope deliverables timelines resource requirements and dependencies. Establish a roadmap for execution and define key milestones and deliverables.

• Programme/Project Execution: Oversee the successful execution of the programme/project ensuring progressing according to plan. Monitor project activities manage risks and issues and facilitate effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders.

• Resource Management: Allocate and manage resources including personnel budget equipment and infrastructure. Ensure that resources are optimally utilised and address resource constraints or gaps.

• Stakeholder Management: Engage and manage stakeholders throughout the program lifecycle. They identify and understand stakeholder needs and expectations foster positive relationships and ensure stakeholder involvement and support for the programs success.

• Risk Management: Identify assess and mitigate risks. Develop risk management strategies and ensure that risks are effectively managed to minimise their impact on the programme/projects objectives and outcomes.

• Benefits Realisation: Focus on achieving the anticipated benefits and outcomes of the programme/project. Track and measure the realisation of programme/project benefits ensure that benefits are aligned with the objectives and take corrective actions if necessary.

• Programme/Project Evaluation and Continuous Improvement: Evaluate the programme/projects performance effectiveness and efficiency. Conduct postimplementation reviews capture lessons learned and identify areas for improvement to enhance future program outcomes.

• Programme/Project Governance: Establish and maintain governance structures to provide oversight and decisionmaking support. Ensure that appropriate governance mechanisms are in place to monitor program progress address issues and make strategic decisions.

• Communication and Reporting: Facilitate effective communication and reporting within the programme/project. Provide regular updates to stakeholders present status reports and ensure that relevant information is communicated accurately and in a timely manner.

Prior Experience Technical Knowledge and Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years Programme Management experience in IT or Professional Services environment
• PMP or PRINCE 2 certification essential
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Excel Word and PowerPoint
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Project Plan and Microsoft Projects on Line
• Experience with additional project tools beneficial: Dynamics CRM SharePoint DevOps
• Project financial acumen understanding and experience of planning and tracking project cost vs. revenue and Gross Profit Margin
• Strong communication skills and a problemsolving mindset
• Effective planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure as part of a dynamic team
• Ethical proactive enthusiastic resilient and forwardthinking
• Passionate and ambitious to deliver on our operational and strategic plans

Remote Work :

No