Project Management Office Head - WesBank

Location: Fairland

Description

To prioritise, plan, direct and integrate projects and programmes across BU/ PH aligned to strategic objectives.

To empower the Programme Management Office, team, executives, and leaders to develop and implement strategic initiatives and achieve business goals.

Strategic Leadership

Develop and execute the PMO strategy aligned with business goals and corporate strategy.

Serve as the central point for portfolio management, ensuring prioritization and alignment with organizational objectives.

Advise executive leadership on project delivery performance, risks, and opportunities.

Governance & Standards

Establish and maintain project management methodologies, frameworks, templates, and best practices (e.g., PMI, PRINCE2, Agile).

Implement governance structures, including stage gates, KPIs, and reporting standards.

Ensure compliance with project delivery policies, quality standards, and audit requirements.

Portfolio & Program Management

Oversee the full project portfolio, ensuring proper resource allocation and dependency management.

Evaluate, approve, or escalate new project proposals based on viability and strategic value.

Monitor project delivery performance and ensure corrective actions where needed.

People Leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop PMO staff, project managers, business analysts, and coordinators.

Drive capability development across the organization through coaching, training, and knowledge management.

Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Financial & Resource Management

Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking across the portfolio.

Ensure accurate business cases and ROI evaluations.

Optimize resource utilization across the project landscape.

Stakeholder Engagement

Build strong relationships with executives, department heads, and business sponsors.

Ensure clear communication on project progress, risks, and issues across all stakeholders.

Manage escalations and support recovery plans for at-risk projects.

Tools, Systems & Reporting

Select, implement, and maintain PMO tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana, , Clarity).

Provide accurate, timely portfolio dashboards and management reporting.

Leverage data analytics for decision-making and forecasting.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, IT, or related field.

Master’s degree (MBA or related) Advantage

10–15+ years of project/program management experience.

5+ years leading a PMO or large project delivery function.

Demonstrated success managing complex, cross-functional, multi-million-dollar programs.

Experience with both Waterfall and Agile/Hybrid delivery approaches.

Strong background in organizational change management and transformation programs.

Professional Certifications (Advantage)

PMP®, PRINCE2®, PgMP®, MSP®, or equivalent.

Agile certifications (e.g., PMI-ACP®, Scrum Master) beneficial.

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

24/01/26

All appointments will be made in line with First Rand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.