Programme Manager

Programme Manager Secondments Undisclosed Permanent Management position Johannesburg Region Posted 19 Apr 2026 by Secondments Expires in 15 days Job 2636442 Save Apply Now About the position Key Purpose Lead the management of a portfolio of projects spanning client servicing, operations, finance, and related domains alignment with strategic objectives and priorities Project Team Oversight: Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Methodology Optimization: Evaluate and optimize project delivery methodologies, balancing Agile and waterfall approaches to best suit the needs of individual projects within the portfolio. Stakeholder Engagement: Effectively engage and communicate with stakeholders at all levels, including clients, project teams, and senior management, to ensure alignment and transparency throughout the project lifecycle. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with project delivery, proactively addressing issues to minimize impact on project timelines and objectives. Resource Allocation: Manage resource allocation across project teams, ensuring optimal utilization of human and financial resources to maximize project outcomes. Performance Monitoring: Monitor and track project performance metrics, providing regular updates to senior management and stakeholders on progress, milestones, and key deliverables. Dependency Management: Ability to skillfully manage a multitude of dependencies outside of your programme and projects, ensuring seamless integration and delivery. Documentation: Create detailed documentation including business requirements, process flows, use cases, and user stories Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation throughout the project lifecycle. Project Management: Collaborate with project managers to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables. Assist in project planning, estimation, and resource allocation. Monitor project progress and identify potential risks or deviations from the plan. Quality Assuarance: Participate in system testing, user acceptance testing, and validation of implemented solutions. Ensure that delivered solutions meet the specified requirements and are of high quality. Process Improvement: Identify areas for process optimization and efficiency enhancement. Recommend process improvements and assist in their implementation Minimum Requirements: Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (project management, business administration, etc.) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required. Alternative certifications at the same level are acceptable (SAFe/Prince/PMI) Experience Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, organize, and execute. Minimum of 8 years' experience in Agile tools like Jira Confluence, SAFe, and Aris. Minimum of 8 years' experience in applying process modeling standards. Minimum 12 years of experience in programme management. Knowledge and exposure to business process transformation and integrating technologies. Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale projects and programmes. Proven track record of successful programme [URL Removed] Purpose Lead the management of a portfolio of projects spanning client servicing, operations, finance, and related domains alignment with strategic objectives and priorities Desired Skills: MS Excel Word Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree Apply Now Secondments View agency profile See all Secondments jobs About the agency Uniquely positioned to address your skills shortages, Secondments specialises in placing high-quality candidates in permanent, contract, project and interim management positions.

We believe in creating synergy with our clients by building sound business relationships which enhance our understanding of their business and needs. Using a managed, controlled recruitment process, we are able to match the staffing needs of their organisations with suitably talented secondees. Our pool of professionals have a range of skills, both generic and specialist. These candidates, all of whom have verified education levels and experience, are available from two weeks to longer periods, depending on client needs. And if we do not have exactly the right fit for the role, we will source the best candidate. We are dedicated to providing a seamless, turnkey solution to ensure our clients get the right person, in terms of skill and integrity, at the right time to fulfil their organisational needs.

Notwithstanding the name change due to the acquisition of Ernst & Young’s Advisory Secondments business to Secondments, the business has been in existence since 2003. The business was acquired as a going concern with the full staff complement, including all clients. This change broadens the scope of clients that Secondments can offer services to.

Following a successful 13-year working relationship with Ernst & Young (EY), Siphiwe Dondolo, Jayson Theron and Carl Endenburg acquired the global audit and advisory firm’s secondment portfolio. Secondments started trading on 1 April 2015 with the full support of the EY Africa Executive Committee. Secondments works across South Africa, Africa, the United Kingdom, Ireland and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). We support our clients through a sophisticated talent pool of associates, working regularly with colleagues across international borders.

Our candidates can assist in the finance, risk, IT/technology, human resources (HR), management consulting, operations and supply chain fields – across a number of sectors – including:

• Financial Services (Banking, Insurance and Private Equity) • Oil and Gas • Construction • Power and Utilities • Public Sector and Government • Health • Mining and Metals • Consumer Products and Retail • Technology, Media and Telecommunications • Automotive

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