Job Description
Having a solid track record in managing projects, over the entire lifecycle, the main purpose of this role will be to:
Lead complex projects and programmes with responsibility for ensuring that the programme relevant governance arrangements and programme management processes / procedures are implemented and complied with by all parties.
Promote and encourage best practice, fit for purpose and innovative contributions to the delivery of a high quality programme management service
Ensure that Turner & Townsend's governance, risk and financial management procedures are complied with at all times.
Qualifications
Degree in relevant field (NQF 7 or above) or equivalent qualification
8+ years' experience in the programme / project management space
Must preferably be registered with a professional body as Professional Project / Programme Manager
Industry knowledge and exposure
Additional Information
Expectations
As the Programme Manager you will have responsibility, amongst others, for the service stream in terms of Project Resourcing, Best Practice and Knowledge Management, Tool & Systems, Key Account Management, Service Opportunity identification and Service Development. You will continue to promote the interests of Turner & Townsend giving the full benefit of your knowledge, expertise and skills to all your business undertakings.
In undertaking the role of Programme Manager, Turner & Townsend have specific expectations to be met. The expectations will form part of your continuous development and performance measurement.
SCOPE
Programme Managers handle commissions of varying scale and value; tending towards more complex and high value clusters of projects, including advising on specific Portfolio / Programme / Project Management functions.
Programme management responsibilities include:
Provide strategic advice at the programme identification / definition stages, including advising on development of the Programme Brief in relation to the Sub-programme / Workstream for which he / she is responsible and the different approaches that might be adopted in order to realise the desired benefits / outcomes and / or achieve the Client's strategic objectives.
Advising at a strategic level at the programme / project conception stage, including providing advice on the different approaches that can be adopted in order to successfully achieve the client's overall objectives.
Integrate the phasing, sequencing, risk and interdependency management between projects and sub-programmes, managing logistical arrangements to successfully deliver the overall programme benefits.
Determine the procurement strategy for the programme, and identify and confirm the availability of all resources needed to deliver the sub-programme in accordance with the Clients requirements.
Lead and direct the project managers responsible for delivery of the programme / projects included within the sub-programme, liaising as appropriate with the programme office, specialists and where applicable, Clients staff.
Leading the establishment of the overall success criteria for the project, including time, cost, technical and performance parameters
Planning for and the ongoing management of quality, safety, health and environment issues.
Establishing effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilised throughout project.
Programme / Project planning, including ensuring the production of the detailed project plan.
Advising upon the procurement of resources
Leading and facilitating the overall cross-functional programme / project team.
Monitoring and applying performance management techniques, including the use of KPIs to improve programme / project performance.
Managing the change control process.
Monitoring and advising upon project finances.
Managing the flow of programme / project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications.
Ensuring the production of formal project progress and other reports.
Taking a leading role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages.
Marketing and business development, to include:
Taking responsibility for developing new business opportunities with existing and new Turner & Townsend clients
Identifying and acting upon cross-selling opportunities
Working with Associate Directors and Directors to construct bids for new work, including the attendance of formal client pitches
Identifying and acting upon opportunities to improve programme / project management products and services
