Job Description

:A IT Project Lead is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the management, governance, and execution of IT projects within an organization. The role is crucial for ensuring that IT projects align with the company's strategic objectives, are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.Responsibilities:xc2xa7Develop and implement the overall strategy for the IT Project Office in alignment with the organization's goals and objectives.xc2xa7Collaborate with senior management to prioritize projects and allocate resources effectively.xc2xa7Define project management methodologies, standards, and tools to be used across the organizationxc2xa7Establish and maintain project governance frameworks to ensure consistent project deliveryxc2xa7Monitor compliance with project management policies, procedures, and best practices.xc2xa7Implement risk management strategies and ensure proper risk identification, assessment, and mitigation in projects.xc2xa7Oversee the entire project portfolio, ensuring that all projects are aligned with business goals and delivering expected outcomes.xc2xa7Manage the project pipeline, ensuring the right projects are initiated, resourced, and delivered.xc2xa7Monitor and report on project progress, budget, risks, and issues to stakeholders.xc2xa7Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers and other project office staff.xc2xa7Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging professional development and skills enhancement within the team.xc2xa7Ensure that the team has the necessary skills and tools to execute projects successfully.xc2xa7Serve as the primary point of contact for project-related communication with senior leadership and stakeholdersxc2xa7Facilitate regular project status meetings and produce reports for executive management.xc2xa7Ensure clear and effective communication across all project stakeholders.xc2xa7Allocate resources efficiently across projects, ensuring that the right people are assigned to the right tasks at the right time.xc2xa7Optimize resource utilization and manage capacity planning within the IT Project Office.xc2xa7Negotiate with external vendors and partners as needed to secure resources and support.xc2xa7Implement quality assurance processes to ensure that project deliverables meet the required standards and customer expectations.xc2xa7Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery efficiency and effectiveness.xc2xa7Gather feedback from completed projects to refine processes and improve future project outcomes.xc2xa7Oversee the financial aspects of the project portfolio, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.xc2xa7Ensure that projects are delivered within approved budgets and provide value for money.xc2xa7Track and report on financial performance against project budgets and forecasts.Qualifications:Key attributes and competenciesxc2xa7Excellent strategic and tactical planning capabilities - proven experience in program management and project managementxc2xa7Strong leadership skills, with experience managing both technical teams and business stakeholdersxc2xa7Superb communication and interpersonal skills - to keep all players co-ordinated on project delivery and achieving business benefitsxc2xa7Financial acumen - to support business case development and budget controlxc2xa7Strong ability to manage multiple projects - be able to prioritise and engage key stakeholders across projects during tight delivery timeframesExperiencexc2xa7BCom (Information Systems) or similar; Post graduate (MBA/Masters)xc2xa710+ years of program and project management experience delivering across large organisationsxc2xa7Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budgetxc2xa7Project management qualifications - Agile, PMBOK or Prince 2About Us:Tiger Brands is proudly Africa's largest listed manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). We impact lives every day with our iconic, award-winning brands. Our core business is the manufacture, market and distribute everyday branded food and beverages. Our products are relevant across every meal occasion and are well positioned to grow.Being a food company means we're an intimate part of everybody's daily lives and that's why we get loud and proud about exploring further, roaring louder and growing together.In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

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