Programme Manager - Johannesburg - Turner & Townsend Group

    Turner & Townsend Group
    Turner & Townsend Group Johannesburg

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    Description

    Turner & Townsend is a leading independent professional services company specialising in programme management, project management, cost management and consulting across the property, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. With 108 offices in 45 countries, we draw on our extensive global and industry experience to manage risk while maximising value and performance during the construction and operation of our clients' assets.

    We are a quality-driven, international construction and management consultancy recognised for the value and innovation we bring to every commission we undertake. We are seeking a Project Manager in Johannesburg who is self-motivated and driven by the goal of establishing Turner & Townsend as a leading consultancy.

    Our people are the key to our success and are our most important asset. As Project Manager, you will join our Johannesburg Infrastructure team to provide services that help our clients devise strategies to deliver successful business solutions prior to sanction, achieve confidence around project delivery, ensure projects are effectively managed & controlled, and facilitate the capture and transfer of knowledge.

    Key Responsibilities

    This role requires a solid track record in managing projects throughout their entire lifecycle. Your main purpose will be to:

    • Lead complex projects and programmes with responsibility for ensuring that programme-relevant governance arrangements and programme management processes/procedures are implemented and complied with by all parties.
    • Promote and encourage best practice, fit-for-purpose, and innovative contributions to the delivery of a high-quality programme management service.
    • Ensure that Turner & Townsend's governance, risk, and financial management procedures are complied with at all times.

    Qualifications

    • Degree in a relevant field (NQF 7 or above) or equivalent qualification.
    • 8+ years' experience in the programme/project management space.
    • Preferably registered with a professional body as a Professional Project/Programme Manager.
    • Industry knowledge and exposure.

    Additional Information

    You will have responsibility for the service stream in terms of project resourcing, best practice, and knowledge management, tool & systems, key account management, service opportunity identification, and service development. You will continue to promote the interests of Turner & Townsend, giving the full benefit of your knowledge, expertise, and skills to all your business undertakings.

    Scope

    Programme Managers handle commissions of varying scale and value, tending towards more complex and high-value clusters of projects, including advising on specific portfolio/programme/project management functions.

    • Provide strategic advice at the programme identification/definition stages, including advising on the development of the Programme Brief in relation to the Sub-programme/Workstream for which you are responsible and the different approaches that might be adopted to realise the desired benefits/outcomes and/or achieve the Client's strategic objectives.
    • Advising at a strategic level at the programme/project conception stage, including providing advice on the different approaches that can be adopted to successfully achieve the client's overall objectives.
    • Integrate the phasing, sequencing, risk, and interdependency management between projects and sub-programmes, managing logistical arrangements to successfully deliver the overall programme benefits.
    • Determine the procurement strategy for the programme, and identify and confirm the availability of all resources needed to deliver the sub-programme in accordance with the Client's requirements.
    • Lead and direct the project managers responsible for delivering the programme/projects included within the sub-programme, liaising as appropriate with the programme office, specialists, and where applicable, Clients staff.
    • Leading the establishment of the overall success criteria for the project, including time, cost, technical, and performance parameters.
    • Planning for and the ongoing management of quality, safety, health, and environment issues.
    • Establishing effective project governance, processes, and systems to be utilised throughout the project.
    • Programme/Project planning, including ensuring the production of the detailed project plan.
    • Advising upon the procurement of resources.
    • Leading and facilitating the overall cross-functional programme/project team.
    • Monitoring and applying performance management techniques, including the use of KPIs to improve programme/project performance.
    • Managing the change control process.
    • Monitoring and advising upon project finances.
    • Managing the flow of programme/project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications.
    • Ensuring the production of formal project progress and other reports.
    • Taking a leading role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages.

    Marketing and business development, to include:

    • Taking responsibility for developing new business opportunities with existing and new Turner & Townsend clients.
    • Identifying and acting upon cross-selling opportunities.
    • Working with Associate Directors and Directors to construct bids for new work, including the attendance of formal client pitches.
    • Identifying and acting upon opportunities to improve programme/project management products and services.


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