Role OverviewThe Head of the Project Management Office (PMO) leads and manages the PMO team, develops and implements project management standards and ensures alignment with organisational goals by monitoring project performance to ensure successful project delivery and business results. Role OverviewThe Head of the Project Management Office (PMO) leads and manages the PMO team, develops and implements project management standards and ensures alignment with organisational goals by monitoring project performance to ensure successful project delivery and business results.ResponsibilitiesProject DeliveryEnsure successful project execution through Hungry Lion's established project management frameworks, in collaboration with project sponsors who are typically heads of specific business departments accountable for the successful delivery of projectsProject OversightProvide full-time oversight of all projects, leveraging existing project management resources to ensure that project management procedures are consistently followed and upheldDevelopment and MaintenanceProject Management Principles and Philosophy: Cultivate and uphold the project management ethos and standards of Hungry LionProcesses and Structures: Enhance and maintain the project management processes and structures within the PMO, as well as across the broader Hungry Lion operational framework, ensuring effective integration and interface with various business departmentsRegular ReportingCommunicate regularly (typically once every two weeks) with the Projects Steering Committee and Department Heads, providing:Updates on general project progress and current statusIdentification of high-level risks and challenges that require broader organisational resolutionManagement of Strategic ProjectsIn addition to overseeing the PMO, the Head will manage their own high-priority projects, which are of strategic importance to the companyRequirementsBEng, BCom, or Business Science degree from an accredited institutionCertification or formal qualification in Project ManagementAn MBA is desirableDemonstrated senior experience working within a PMO environment or managing a PMOProven track record of managing project managersExperience in or exposure to program and portfolio managementCOMPETENCIESEmotional intelligenceBusiness acumenLeadershipCommunicationDecision-makingResilience and stress tolerancePlanning and schedulingNegotiation skillsRisk managementProblem-solving.Powered by JazzHRuPvfKCAeL5 Seniority levelSeniority level Executive Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Project Management and Information Technology Industries Internet Publishing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Hungry Lion by 2xGet notified about new Head of Project Management Office jobs in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa. Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa 5 days ago Head of Operations - Installation and Construction Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 12 months ago City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 2 days ago Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 4 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr