Senior PMO Specialist - Johannesburg, South Africa - H2R Africa

H2R Africa

Verified Company

Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

To ensure the governance and delivery of relevant Global IM and BU projects within the agreed schedule, budget and quality parameters.

Duties:

Provide regular progress updates according to the Global PMO standards
Work collaboratively with site based leadership, IM Delivery specialists and project stakeholders to ensure effective communication and engagement through the planning and execution stages of the project
Implement Project Level assurance activities
Oversee project scheduling and cost controlling
Manage project issues and escalate critical issues to the HODs in a timely and appropriate manner
Ensure availability of all the relevant enabling technologies for regionbased project delivery
Ensure the delivered solution complies with all AA Global Standards but specifically the IM enterprise architectures and design across the multiple function areas
Monitor that the relevant safety training is completed for all vendors and project managers brought on board to deliver IM projects
Establish 5 year IT Portfolio plans for all Business Units (Global IM (incl. ICS), Platinum, Kumba, Thermal Coal, Met Coal, IOB, NNP, Copper)
Manage Reallocation of funding within each Portfolio
Manage, track and report on Cash Flow Forecasts for all Portfolios
Track and Report on governance compliance to IM Prince2 Methodology
Conduct Project Health Checks to ensure consistence in project delivery and assist PMs with issues.
Ensure that project benefits are captured and tracked post project delivery
Manage engagement with BU Capital teams to ensure smooth funding approval processes
Directly oversee Divestments and Acquisitions
Conduct Project Audits to ensure projects are compliant
Refine and continuously improve the PMO Methodology
Manage the accrual process
Training of users on Prince2 Methodology
Distribute Portfolio reports to HODs
Assist with recruitment of Project Resources (contractors)
Provide regular financial progress updates according to the Global PMO standards
Work collaboratively with sitebased leadership, IM Delivery specialists and project stakeholders to ensure effective communication of the financial health of the project
Implement Project Level financial controls
Manage financial escalations from PMs in conjunction with Finance Team

Formal qualifications:

An undergraduate qualification (Bachelors Degree or equivalent) in the relevant IM Discipline
Desirable: It would be advantageous to have a postgraduate qualification in the relevant IM discipline OR a proven track record of extensive practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity

Role-specific knowledge:

- the specific IM field, controls and risk mitigation
- proficiency in the required languages
- the IM Region systems