Key Purpose
Taking a portfolio view, the Portfolio Programme Manager will manage business transformation programmes, as per defined methodology to ensure that the Programme goals and objectives are achieved within the overall scope, that overall delivery takes place within time and budget and ensure that product value is provided to the Health business to meets its objectives.
They will be a key member of the PMO Management team that actively drives strategy definition and implementation, including measurement of projects and monthly\bi-annual reporting on all project deliverables in the department.
Mentoring and coaching of PMO staff with the view to grow and development the team. May include direct line management responsibilities.
Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to
PORTFOLIO
Responsible for successful management of business portfolio against business objectives (based on portfolio metrics that are pre-defined)
Producing reports and artefacts on Portfolio initiatives
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
Facilitate in defining the product and programme objectives for business case approval
Responsible for successful implementation of programme against business objective
Planning and Management of interdependencies between projects and features (includes project and product roadmap)
Manage programme progress. Manage and drive at epic and sprint level goals being achieved
Manage the delivery backlog
Reporting and presenting showcases of programme progress
Leadership & stakeholder engagement
Resource management and allocation on the programme
Management of programme risks, quality
Programme budget management
Programme closure & learnings
Programme Benefit Management and returns tracking
Leadership & Line Management role in the PMO, including:
Manage a team of project managers on the Programme
Line Management responsibilities of PMO staff
Mentor & guide the programme team and PMO colleagues where required
Participate in PMO Peer Reviews
Contribute to PMO Strategy & Objectives
Personal Attributes and Skills
Tenacity
Manage Ambiguity
Cultivate Innovation
Drives results
Excellent facilitation and presentation skills
Solid understanding of systems development life cycle
Knowledge of Discovery Products and legacy systems environment
Evangelist for progressive and fit for purpose Programme and Project Management and governance
Education and Experience
BSc. IT/Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent from a recognized University
OR BCom Information Systems
Software project management/delivery experience
At least 5-7 years' experience managing projects in a systems development environment
User interface analysis and/or Usability experience advantageous
Agile solution delivery experience
Good communication skills (written/oral and presentation).
Solid understanding of SDLC (traditional and agile), including phases, technical jargon, and artefacts (input and output).