Program Manager

As Program Manager (PMO), your Key Accountabilities will involve:

• Championing the principle of standardisation of systems and processes for managing and reporting on project performance;
• Consistently adhere to and champion the use of project management standard practices in the areas of Initiation, Planning, Execution, Controlling and Closing ( PMBOK );
• Gathering of project data, production and analysis of data and presentation  for management review;
• Track the status of all key projects based on updates from the project managers. Standardise the methods to compile and report this information to management e.g. using project dashboards;
• Managing and facilitating the portfolio management process;
• Assess new project proposals ensuring sufficient information has been provided to assess each project;
• Implement scoring and prioritisation models to aid the effective assessment of new project proposals;

As Program Manager (PMO) Your Skills & Qualifications will include:

Minimum requirements:

• The successful candidate will ideally possess a minimum Bachelor’s Degree in a Science/Technology/Engineering related discipline (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Automation or equivalent);
• Candidates must have a formal Project Management Certification ( PMP, IPMA  Level C or equivalent );
• Strong Project Management competency (PMBOK);
• Technical knowledge of automated manufacturing systems and processes and their relevance to project planning and execution;
• Proven experience in successfully leading a cross-functional teams;

Preferred requirements:

• Strong competency in manufacturing processing and systems
• Significant relevant experience in Medtech is a definite advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years work experience in project engineering and management ideally within Manufacturing or Engineering project management functions, preferably within the highly regulated Medtech sector;
• Proven experience in delivering multiple projects from conception through to completion;

Other skills:

• Ability to multi-task and to work in a high paced environment with an awareness of continued impact on production and plant performance;
• Strong leadership and people development skills;
• Effective communicator with all levels of the organisation and comfortable with presenting to senior leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills in project and/or functional management;