Senior Professional- Programme Management Office

Senior Professional- Programme Management Office

Senior Professional – Programme Management Office

POSITION CLARIFICATION:

The position is responsible for the planning, development and implementation of a portfolio of related ICT projects (known as a programme) OR a large-scale and complex project, in support National ICT Strategy.

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­KEY AND CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES include:

• Managing the alignment and integration of the various National ICT Strategy initiatives to ensure that programmes are implemented effectively, linking similar/related initiatives and leveraging technologies and other investments wherever possible.
• Liaising and collaborating with Government ministries and private sector organizations as required, to ensure effective planning, design and implementation of the various National ICT Strategy programmes OR the specific large-scale project assigned to him/her cover the following aspects of programme management:
• Bring about synergies across related projects and tap potential collaboration opportunities
• Inculcate project management principles, and introduce good practices and tools
• Perform programme progress monitoring, evaluation and resolve project issues, if any
• Develop and execute resourcing plan
• Work with Contract Management Office to determine procurement strategy
• Implement change management as required by the programmes being managed
• Develop and execute risk management plans
• Perform quality assurance checks on his/her portfolios of projects
• Assuming the responsibility for the effective management of assigned programmes, including assembling project teams, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resource needs and developing schedules, managing programme budget and cash flows, and contractual obligations with ICT vendors awarded to undertake any part of the programmes e.g. project implementations
• Overseeing a team of project managers, who are in turn responsible for successful implementation of projects assigned to them and which collectively contribute to the outcomes that his/her programme is to create.
• Being overall responsible for the points of integration, critical paths and risks of all projects under his/her programmes.
• Potentially overseeing more than 1 project of fairly high complexity
• Ensuring compliance with approved project management and tracking methodologies, including management of problem resolutions and reporting to management as necessary.
• Ensuring effective communication with all key stakeholders and project staff throughout the life cycles of programmes.
• Providing specific advice, guidance and recommendations on project design and integration, programme risk management, resource and timeline planning, and procurement as required.
• Ensuring that all programme / project plans address strategic alignment, change management, training, quality assurance and other enabling criteria as appropriate.
• Building collaborative relationships with ministry partners, service delivery partners, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure effective understanding and alignment of projects with National ICT Strategy objectives. 
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with ministries, other government agencies, regional organizations, private sector companies and community groups to facilitate communication and awareness of Programme Management Office developments and trends

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge & Experience:

• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in project management
• One to two years Public Sector experience would be advantageous
• Good interpersonal skills, exhibit tact, demonstrate ability to appreciate and manage staff issues with sensitivity
• Experience in ICT project conceptualisation and business analysis would be an asset

• Significant experience in managing multiple client accounts

• A good understanding of national, international, corporate,  industry and professional work practices and standards
• Shows innovation in approaches to problem solving and implementation
• Demonstrates inter-disciplinary thinking, analytical skills and creativity in developing ICT solutions
• Strong interpersonal communication, listening and presentation skills and techniques
• Clear, concise, analytical and articulate written communication skills
• Proven ability to multi-task and work effectively in a team-based environment
• In-depth knowledge of project management as evident by projects executed

Education/Accomplishments:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Project Management or any related discipline
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification