PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE (PMO) MANAGER – DURBAN

Project Management
Durban North Coast, Durban – KwaZulu Natal

Our client is looking for a hands-on PMO Manager to run and co-ordinate its infrastructure delivery programme. You will keep governance tight, the master schedule accurate and every stakeholder informed, while leading a team and supporting project managers across a multi-disciplinary portfolio.
   
DUTIES:
  • Operations and governance:  
  • Support the portfolio in meeting governance requirements, help project managers apply the PFMA and FIDPM correctly, respond to audit queries, roll out SOPs and manage the project management system.
  • Programme and portfolio administration:  
  • Control project documents, prepare and manage the Infrastructure Master Schedule, support gate controls and gate reviews, and capture lessons learned to improve processes.
  • Stakeholder management:  
  • Manage internal and external stakeholders and support the delivery of services to internal clients.
  • Programme monitoring:  
  • Manage the unit’s integrated management systems, monitor the operational plan, support quarterly reporting on targets and assure the quality of the portfolio.
  • People management:  
  • Plan, train, coach and appraise your direct reports, manage recruitment within your delegated authority, and work with the environmental, operational and commercial teams on project risk assessments.
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Degree in Project Management or any built environment qualification
  • 5 years‘ experience as a project manager in the building environment
  • PMP, CAPM or PCPM registration is an advantage
  • Code EB (08) driver’s licence, and the ability to travel and work off site for site visits
  • Strong Microsoft Project skills and experience managing multi-disciplinary programmes; good Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
  • Full understanding of the Framework for Infrastructure Delivery and Procurement Management (FIDPM) and Treasury Instruction Note No. 4 of 2015/16 under the PFMA
  • Knowledge of development processes and legislation, including NEMA, SPLUMA and WULA, as well as CIDB requirements and built environment regulations
Analytical, resilient and results-focused, with strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills and the ability to lead a team and manage change
Please apply only if you meet the requirements and have the relevant years of experience
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful

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