Having a solid track record in managing projects over the entire lifecycle the main purpose of this role will be to:
- Lead complex projects and programmes with responsibility for ensuring that the programme relevant governance arrangements and programme management processes / procedures are implemented and complied with by all parties.
- Promote and encourage best practice fit for purpose and innovative contributions to the delivery of a high quality programme management service
- Ensure that Turner & Townsends governance risk and financial management procedures are complied with at all times.
Qualifications :
- Degree in relevant field (NQF 7 or above) or equivalent qualification
- 8 years experience in the programme / project management space
- Must preferably be registered with a professional body as Professional Project / Programme Manager
- Industry knowledge and exposure
Additional Information :
Expectations
As the Programme Manager you will have responsibility amongst others for the service stream in terms of Project Resourcing Best Practice and Knowledge Management Tool & Systems Key Account Management Service Opportunity identification and Service Development. You will continue to promote the interests of Turner & Townsend giving the full benefit of your knowledge expertise and skills to all your business undertakings.
In undertaking the role of Programme Manager Turner & Townsend have specific expectations to be met. The expectations will form part of your continuous development and performance measurement.
SCOPE
Programme Managers handle commissions of varying scale and value; tending towards more complex and high value clusters of projects including advising on specific Portfolio / Programme / Project Management functions.
Programme management responsibilities include:
- Provide strategic advice at the programme identification / definition stages including advising on development of the Programme Brief in relation to the Subprogramme / Workstream for which he / she is responsible and the different approaches that might be adopted in order to realise the desired benefits / outcomes and / or achieve the Clients strategic objectives.
- Advising at a strategic level at the programme / project conception stage including providing advice on the different approaches that can be adopted in order to successfully achieve the clients overall objectives.
- Integrate the phasing sequencing risk and interdependency management between projects and subprogrammes managing logistical arrangements to successfully deliver the overall programme benefits.
- Determine the procurement strategy for the programme and identify and confirm the availability of all resources needed to deliver the subprogramme in accordance with the Clients requirements.
- Lead and direct the project managers responsible for delivery of the programme / projects included within the subprogramme liaising as appropriate with the programme office specialists and where applicable Clients staff.
- Leading the establishment of the overall success criteria for the project including time cost technical and performance parameters
- Planning for and the ongoing management of quality safety health and environment issues.
- Establishing effective project governance processes and systems to be utilised throughout project.
- Programme / Project planning including ensuring the production of the detailed project plan.
- Advising upon the procurement of resources
- Leading and facilitating the overall crossfunctional programme / project team.
- Monitoring and applying performance management techniques including the use of KPIs to improve programme / project performance.
- Managing the change control process.
- Monitoring and advising upon project finances.
- Managing the flow of programme / project information between the team and the client through regular meetings and written communications.
- Ensuring the production of formal project progress and other reports.
- Taking a leading role in interfacing with the client and other consultants at all project stages.
Marketing and business development to include:
- Taking responsibility for developing new business opportunities with existing and new Turner & Townsend clients
- Identifying and acting upon crossselling opportunities
- Working with Associate Directors and Directors to construct bids for new work including the attendance of formal client pitches
- Identifying and acting upon opportunities to improve programme / project management products and services
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime