Job Description
Job Purpose The PMO Lead is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects across infrastructure, applications, and ERP domains. The role ensures alignment with organisational strategy, drives best practices in project management, and provides leadership to project managers and cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
Project Governance & Methodology
• Establish and enforce PMO standards, methodologies, and governance processes across all IT projects.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, security standards, and organisational policies.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance PMO effectiveness and project delivery.
Portfolio Management & Oversight
• Oversee project portfolio management, ensuring prioritisation and resource allocation align with business objectives.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, timelines, and deliverables, providing regular status reports to leadership.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, facilitating timely resolution and escalation when required.
Leadership & Team Management
• Supervise and mentor project managers and teams handling infrastructure, application, and ERP projects.
• Support organisational change management efforts related to IT projects and technology adoption.
Stakeholder Management
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT leadership, and external vendors to ensure successful project outcomes.
Person Specification
Educational Qualification
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree is an added advantage.
Experience
• 9+ years' progressive experience in IT project management.
• At least 3 years in a PMO leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience managing infrastructure, application, and ERP projects.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid project management methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to drive change and deliver results in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Professional Certifications
• PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification.
Knowledge & Skills
• Experience in utilities, government, or large enterprise environments is an advantage.
• Familiarity with ITIL, COBIT, or other IT service management frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet, and related project management tools.
