Programme Delivery Manager at QE Service

QE Services IT Recruitment

My client based in Johannesburg / Cape Town (Hybrid)is currently looking for a Programme Delivery Manager to join their team on a contract basis.

IT / FINANCE

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain integrated programme delivery roadmaps.
  • Coordinate multiple concurrent business, operational and technology workstreams.
  • Lead the end-to-end implementation of new insurance products and enabling capabilities.
  • Facilitate business requirements workshops and solution discussions.
  • Translate strategic business objectives into executable delivery plans.
  • Coordinate technology development, system integration, testing and business readiness activities.
  • Manage programme governance, RAID logs, reporting and Steering Committee updates.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Influence delivery across multiple organisations without direct line management authority.
  • Apply Agile delivery principles to ensure successful programme execution.
  • Monitor programme risks, dependencies and delivery progress.
  • Ensure successful product launches through effective cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Relevant Bachelor's Degree in Business, Commerce, Information Systems, Engineering or a related field.
  • PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent Project Management certification.
  • Agile certification (Scrum, SAFe, AgilePM or equivalent) is advantageous.
  • 8-10+ years' experience delivering complex business and technology programmes or projects.
  • Proven experience delivering New Product Development (NPD) initiatives.
  • Strong Programme and Project Management experience.
  • Business Analysis experience, including requirements gathering and process analysis.
  • Experience translating business strategy into executable delivery roadmaps.
  • Experience facilitating workshops and driving solution alignment.
  • Technology delivery and systems integration experience.
  • Experience managing outsourced providers and multi-stakeholder environments.
  • Strong governance, planning and executive reporting experience.
  • Experience working within Agile or hybrid delivery environments.
  • Experience within the Insurance or Financial Services industry is highly advantageous.

Competencies

  • Programme Delivery Leadership
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Programme & Project Management
  • Business Analysis
  • Requirements Gathering & Process Analysis
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Executive Communication
  • Governance & Risk Management
  • Solution Facilitation
  • Agile Delivery Methodologies
  • Systems Integration
  • Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
  • Organisational & Planning Skills
  • Relationship Management
  • Decision Making
  • Influencing & Negotiation
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Adaptability & Resilience
  • Accountability
  • Customer & Business Focus

If you are ready for the next exciting step in your career, and would like to apply, please send us your updated CV to review.

Desired Skills

  • Programme Management
  • Project Management
  • Business Analysis
  • Programme Planning
  • Delivery Roadmap Development