IT Project Office Lead

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Description

A IT Project Lead is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the management, governance, and execution of IT projects within an organization. The role is crucial for ensuring that IT projects align with the company's strategic objectives, are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IT Project Office strategy aligned with organizational goals
• Collaborate with senior management to prioritize projects and allocate resources
• Define and standardize project management methodologies, tools, and processes
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks for consistent project delivery
• Ensure compliance with project management policies, procedures, and best practices
• Implement risk management strategies, including identification, assessment, and mitigation
• Oversee project portfolio, ensuring alignment with business goals and outcomes
• Manage project pipeline, ensuring proper initiation, resourcing, and delivery
• Monitor and report on project progress, risks, budget, and issues to stakeholders
• Lead, mentor, and develop project managers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement

Qualifications

• BCom (Information Systems) or similar; Post graduate (MBA/Masters)
• 10+ years of program and project management experience delivering across large organisations
• Project management qualifications – Agile, PMBOK or Prince 2

Application instructions:

• Job Identification 5477