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JOB DESCRIPTION INFORMATION:Job Title: Programme Lead
Employment Type: Permanent, On-site role
Work Location: Sandton, JohannesburgJOB ROLE:To develop program strategy and delivery plans, formulate associated practice/s and to ensure operational implementation and adaption i.t.o. project management methodology, governance, and delivery objectives.ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development of the overall roadmap and project plans, funding approvals through regular discussions with the portfolio manager. Provide corrective guidance where needed and approve the final recommendations.
• Monitor and control progress ensuring all risks and issues are identified and where needed, provide guidance and resolution on any relevant matters.
• Chair and attend project governance meetings, for example, Steering Committees (SteerCo's), Change Councils, etc. to maintain oversight of and review the project with all the relevant stakeholders.
• Where applicable work with project resources, stakeholders and change agents and vendors to deliver the various projects. Approve and manage the vendors' responsibilities and accountabilities on projects through regular reviews, meetings, and other general feedback sessions.
• Provide feedback on the various change initiatives currently in focus to the Head of Business Engagement, Data Exco, GSO Exco, Board and the Data Council. Timing of feedback (reports, etc.) are dependent on project deadlines as determined by business owners.
• Mobilize executives within the business to support key programmes by communicating project intent and obtaining buy-in and resource allocation for delivery of key components. For all new project and system change requests, ensure that a thorough risk assessment is conducted to determine the interdependencies between this, and other projects and the impact proposed changes may have on seemingly unrelated processes and systems.
• Drive and support Change initiatives in which new concepts are being investigated or proposed and provide input, guidance and direction to these discussions.
• Managing projects with the intention of improving an organizations strategic performance.
• Maintain a desired level of quality in a service or product, especially by means of attention to every stage of the process of delivery or production.
• Ensure that timelines are met: Manage team in such a way that deadlines are met.
• Work with managers in the team to achieve excellent business results through continuous people development and mentoring activities.

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 10 - 15 years
• Data Projects is an advantage

MANDATORY SKILLS:

• Commercial mindset
• Effective communication
• Leading people
• C-Suite communication
• Program and Project Management

BENEFICIAL SKILLS:

• Data and Digital familiarity
• Analytical skills
• Creative skills

PACKAGE AND REMUNERATION:

• Will be agreed based on qualifications, applicable banking experience and previous earnings.

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