IT PMO Lead (6 months contract)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

BIT004504/Sam

Date posted:

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Join a leading mining and minerals company as their new IT Project Management Office Lead- 6 months Contract Position!
Are you a seasoned project manager with a passion for driving complex, large-scale IT programmes and projects? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can leverage your expertise in portfolio management, Agile methodologies, and IT infrastructure? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

POSITION INFO:
Role and Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for executing all aspects of a diverse and complex IT programme, including multiple large-scale IT projects. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of our IT portfolio, aligning it with business strategies and operational goals. Your role will involve:

Programme Management:

Plan, execute, and monitor all aspects of complex IT programmes, ensuring timely delivery, functionality, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
Manage the critical path, contingencies, scope changes, and budget.
Oversee programme communication and stakeholder engagement.

Portfolio Management:

Establish, manage, and execute the IT Portfolio in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, based on business demand.
Incorporate Business Unit (BU) Strategy, Business Plans, and IT/Operational Technology (OT) Strategy into a balanced IT Portfolio.
Coordinate and prioritize the IT portfolio across various stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Project Delivery:

Apply in-depth knowledge of IT project delivery methodologies and IT infrastructure to drive successful project outcomes.
Ensure Agile principles are embedded in project execution, fostering adaptability and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Honours Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, or a related field.
Agile Practitioner Certification.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management certification.
Proven experience in dealing with large budgets.
At least 5 years of experience in managing large-scale, complex IT programmes and projects.
Strong understanding of IT infrastructure and project delivery methodologies.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role with a forward-thinking company? If you have the grit, passion, and expertise we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you.

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