The Business Transformation Program Lead is responsible for developing an integrated roadmap of the large-scale change projects across the whole business which connect to the overall Group Strategic Plan. The role leads the prioritisation and approval process for these projects, offering guidance to the organisation to ensure consistent and efficient delivery.
Responsibilities
- Build an integrated a 3-5 year view of the organisational change initiatives.
- Ensure the plan stays current and is aligned to the group strategic and operational goals.
- Build and run a detailed tracking system to chart progress of all initiatives.
- Contribute to the development of the Transformation budget, develop an aligned tactical budget, monitor effectiveness and report on variances and adjustments.
- Co-design and drive the implementation of the change/project frameworks to ensure delivery of projects
- Develop and maintain an accurate, efficient, timely and effective project reporting process that complies with project frameworks, policies, procedures and SLAs.
- Drive benefit and value realisation through identified project delivery to achieve business objectives through the management of resources, timely and effective planning, scoping and monitoring.
- Drive the communication plan and execution to stakeholders for decision making and information purposes.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders
- Effectively manage procurement related risks to ensure appropriate appointment and governance across all suppliers in the transformation process
Experience and Qualifications
- Qualification in Project Management or related field
- Certification in Agile and Safe methodologies
- 5 – 8 years’ Project Management experience
- Exposure to large multi-function or business area transformation programmes
- Proven track record of delivery in PMO roles within a Business change and IT environment
- Project Management software, business case development, ROI assessments
- Commercial and business acumen
- Team player who can function independently
- Be able to work effectively under pressure
- Building strategic and collaborative working relationships
Desired Skills:
- Project budget
- Project resources
- Project plan
- Project Management
- PRINCE2
- Agile
- Managing Project Budgets
- Project Delivery
Desired Work Experience:
- 1 to 2 years FMCG
Desired Qualification Level:
- Diploma
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Medical Aid
- Provident Fund