It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! Oversee and manage multiple related technology projects or programmes to ensure they are executed efficiently and completed on time and within budget. This role demands strategic leadership, effective stakeholder management, and the ability to drive multiple projects towards successful completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance with company and industry standards. WHAT YOU WILL DO: Team Leadership: Lead the planning and implementation of technology projects & programmes, ensuring clear objectives, timelines, and deliverables. Lead cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring that all team members understand their roles and responsibilities within the program. Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to project managers and project teams within the programme. Strategic Oversight: Develop and implement the strategic roadmap for technology initiatives within the program, ensuring that all projects align with the organization’s long-term objectives. Project Coordination: Coordinate and manage multiple project teams, facilitating collaboration across departments and third-party vendors. Ensure that interdependencies between projects are managed effectively to achieve program goals. Resource Management: Manage resources across multiple projects, including budget allocation, staffing, and equipment, to ensure that each project has what it needs to succeed. Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary communication link between project teams and senior management, providing updates on progress, risks, and milestones. Engage with senior stakeholders to communicate programme status, resolve conflicts, and negotiate priorities. Risk Management: Proactively identify potential risks across projects, develop and implement mitigation strategies, ensuring that projects stay on track and within budget. Performance Monitoring: Develop and manage budgets, resource allocation, and programme schedules to optimise efficiency and achieve targets. Measure and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the success of the program and its individual projects, making adjustments as necessary. Governance and Compliance: Ensure that all projects adhere to organizational standards and governance frameworks, maintaining compliance with relevant regulations and policies. Drive continuous improvement by analysing programme outcomes and integrating lessons learned into future initiatives WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE: Minimum
Education
•Bachelor’s Degree in: Business Management, Engineering, Information Technology, Finance Or related field •PMP, Prince2, PMI-ACP or similar
Experience
•4-6 years project management experience •
Experience
managing cross-functional teams •Must have at least 5 years system integrations experience •Budget accountability •Exposure to governance frameworks •
Experience
in digital / IT / operations projects (if relevant to business) #LI-KM3 In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Tiger Brands is proudly Africa’s largest listed manufacturer of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). We impact lives every day with our iconic, award-winning brands. Our core business is the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of everyday branded food and beverages. Our products are relevant across every meal occasion and are well positioned to grow. Being a food company means we’re an intimate part of everybody's daily lives and that’s why we get loud and proud about exploring further, roaring louder and growing together. We aim to Ignite Your Career, Grow our brands and our business. If you are looking for an exciting career in a multinational FMCG business, then Tiger Brands is the place for you to work and play. Explore the vacancies we currently have available @TigerBrands.