Manager Strategy PMO - Johannesburg, South Africa - De Beers Group of Companies

De Beers Group of Companies
De Beers Group of Companies
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Johannesburg, South Africa

2 weeks ago

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  • As Manager Strategy PMO you will lead the Strategy PMO team and challenge, support and drive integration of Enterprise/Transformational programmes: assesses individual workstreams' approach and recommendations to achieve optimal outcomes and ensure alignment with enterprise goals.

We're the best in the industry. You'll make us better
Anglo American has a portfolio of world-class mining operations.

We mine, process, move and market the essential ingredients that enable a cleaner, more connected world and that meet fast growing consumer-driven demands for products from smartphones to electric cars.

Our basic materials build homes, offices, railways and airports, and our diamonds fulfil people's dreams.


Anglo American Platinum
**Job Description

  • Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to)**:
  • Manage development and review of an integrated cross-functional programme plan with input from project leads.
  • Track and challenge timelines and project delivery status of projects in scope of Strategy PMO
  • Develop an integrated view on change management and ensure there is alignment between key programs.
  • Define strategy business objective for AAP projects together with PMC to assess and prioritise new projects based on their strategic relevance and impacts.
  • Define and coordinate overall crossfunctional governance and meeting structure for all projects in scope of the Strategy PMO.
  • Define and update standardised presentation and reporting formats for relevant meetings for all projects in scope of the Strategy PMO.
  • Coordinate overall governance and meeting process for alignment across all projects with PMC, with the office of the CEO.
  • Manage the interdependencies of initiatives across other crossfunctional projects, align the overall programme plan at enterprise level.
  • Advise project leads on standardised project setup, incorporation of the operating model and defined ways of working including regular progress updates.
  • Determine and constantly update (nonfinancial) tracking and reporting requirements and use them as basis for review of respective tools.
  • Enable project reporting and management through development of standards, tools and procedures and coordinate with respect for integrating the tool in existing system environments.
  • Support projects in scope of Strategy PMO in case of project delays and roadblocks and escalate where necessary.
  • Ensure appropriate change management planning, processes and systems on monitored initiatives are put in place by HR and Corporate Affairs.
  • Conduct initial prioritisation of new projects, with a focus on driving alignment on projects in/out of Strategy PMO scope.
  • Provide input to financial baselining and target setting and align with finance function (ownership of these activities lies with finance).
  • Review solutions and approaches of projects in scope of Strategy PMO where necessary
  • Escalate missing alignment in crossfunctional projects with Executive Heads where necessary for projects in scope of Strategy PMO
  • Advise Executive Heads on project delivery in case of roadblocks and inform on overall program progress.

This role is a Band 5 reporting to the Lead Strategy

Qualifications:


  • You will need the following:
  • Degree preferably in Engineering or Finance or related discipline to BSc level.
  • Postgraduate or Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) (Desirable)

Experience:


  • 810 years' relevant experience, of which 5 years senior management experience. In addition, should have demonstrable experience in leading large transformational/enterprise wide project(s).
  • Advanced management experience of Strategic Programme Management Office
  • Project and Programme Management experience in Mining environment
  • Advanced commercial knowledge and understanding how commercial impacts of change control, risks and issues.
  • Experienced in managing a small high performing team, hold team members accountable, etc
**Additional Information

  • Who We Are**We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet? That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.


As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources - diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel - our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.


What We Offer
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.

But more than this, you'll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none.

From technical training to leadership programmes, w
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