Head: PMO – 12-Month Contract

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Overview

Midrand, Gauteng (Hybrid) 12-Month Contract (Possible Extension) A leading Investments Institution is seeking an experienced Head: PMO to lead and strengthen the Programme Management Office function across strategic enterprise initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the enterprise PMO function across strategic programmes and projects. Establish and maintain PMO governance frameworks, methodologies, standards, and controls.

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Midrand, Gauteng (Hybrid)
12-Month Contract (Possible Extension)

Responsibilities

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→Lead and manage the enterprise PMO function across strategic programmes and projects.
→Establish and maintain PMO governance frameworks, methodologies, standards, and controls.
→Drive alignment between strategic objectives, portfolio prioritisation, and programme delivery.
→Provide oversight across enterprise programmes to ensure delivery within scope, budget, quality, and timelines.
→Develop and maintain enterprise portfolio reporting, dashboards, RAID logs, and executive reporting packs.
→Monitor programme and project performance, risks, dependencies, and resource utilisation.
→Facilitate governance forums, steering committees, and executive decision-making processes.
→Ensure consistent application of project management methodologies across the organisation.
→Support business transformation, digital modernisation, and strategic change initiatives.
→Oversee portfolio financial tracking, budgeting, forecasting, and benefits realisation processes.
→Drive continuous improvement across project delivery, governance, and PMO maturity.
→Lead and mentor PMO teams, programme managers, project managers, and delivery professionals.
→Collaborate with executives, business leaders, technology teams, and external vendors to ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives.

Enterprise portfolio governance
Programme and project delivery oversight
PMO maturity and optimisation
Resource and financial management
Transformation and change enablement
Executive reporting and strategic alignment
Risk, dependency, and issue management

Requirements

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Relevant Degree in Business Management, Project Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
10+ years' experience in PMO, Programme Management, Project Delivery, or Portfolio Management roles.
5+ years' experience leading enterprise PMO functions or large-scale programme delivery environments.
Proven experience within large enterprise or complex corporate environments.
Strong understanding of:

PMO governance and operating models
Portfolio and programme management
Project delivery methodologies
Financial and resource management
Change and transformation management

Experience managing enterprise-wide strategic initiatives and executive reporting.
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
Experience working within Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery environments.

Experience within financial services, development finance, or public sector environments.
PMP, Prince2, MSP, Agile, SAFe, or PMO certifications advantageous.
Experience with project and portfolio management tools such as:

MS Project
Jira
Azure DevOps
Clarity
Power BI
Confluence

Exposure to enterprise transformation and digital modernisation programmes.

If you are a strategic PMO leader with a strong track record in enterprise programme governance and transformation delivery, we would like to hear from you.