Head of Project management Office (PMO)

Sandton
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Construction Real Estate
Reference: Pta000178/VLR

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Employer: Stonebridge HR Solutions

We are looking for a Head of Project Management Office (PMO) in the Sandton area for a company within the Property Development industry.

Purpose:
The Head of PMO is responsible for overseeing project planning, execution, monitoring, and completion to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of projects within budget. This role includes implementing PMO standards, managing internal teams and external contractors, and leading initiatives specific to large property and housing development projects. The Head of PMO ensures alignment with the operational framework and strategic goals set by the COO.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree (BSc or B-Tech) in Project Management, Engineering, or a related field in the Built Environment.
Experience: Minimum 8 years' experience, with 5 years in a senior role in a medium to large organization.
Professional registration will be a great advantage.

Skills and Knowledge:

Strong command of project management processes and methodologies.
Proven track record in managing large-scale projects, with budget, timeline, and quality control.
Demonstrable experience in contract and compliance management.
Proficiency in project management software and tools, especially those suitable for large-scale property development.

Responsibilities:
Project Coordination and Team Management

Manage projects through the full lifecycle, serving as the main contact between internal teams, contractors, and
Coordinate efforts across professional service providers, contractors, sub-contractors, and internal resources to ensure project
Develop a project office framework, setting objectives for team members and defining

Project Control on Cost, Time and Quality - Performance Monitoring

Establish and implement control measures to track cost, time, and quality for all projects.
Conduct regular progress and technical meetings with professional teams.
Conduct periodic site inspections to monitor quality and ensure project milestones are

Financial Management

Oversee project budgets, including contracts, payments, and expense tracking.
Review and approve invoices from contractors and professional service providers.
Maintain adherence to budgetary guidelines and quality standards, managing changes to project scope and objectives as needed.

Risk and Issue Management

Compile and manage a project risk register, applying mitigation strategies and managing changes without compromising project objectives.

Project Planning - Work Plans and Project Schedules

Develop, implement, and adjust project work plans, ensuring activities align with the overall project schedule.
Prepare and manage project cost activities, collaborating with stakeholders to agree on

Communication and Reporting - Project Communication

Develop and maintain a robust communication system for management, clients, and customers, providing timely feedback.

Progress Reporting

Prepare monthly and ad hoc progress reports for the COO and executive team.
Use project portfolio management systems to update project statuses and maintain accurate records.
Conduct project closeout reviews and prepare lessons-learned reports.

Contracting and Compliance Management - Contract Management

Develop and issue contract instructions, ensuring compliance with all terms in consultation with legal experts.
Actively manage contract performance, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring fair terms.
Monitor adherence to contract conditions, timelines, and deliverables.

Project Commisioning and Closeout - Project Handover

Manage commissioning and transfer of new assets, coordinating handover documentation.
Oversee submission of as-built drawings and specifications, ensuring full compliance during project closeout.
Address audit and compliance queries from clients and stakeholders, ensuring all commissioning and sign-offs are completed.

Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance - Safety Standards

Implement Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards across project environments.
Ensure compliance with Environmental Approval (EA) conditions and foster a culture of proactive safety and health interventions.
Conduct incident control and follow-ups, evaluating contractors on adherence to approved safety

Leadership and Team Development - Team Leadership

Ensure sufficient execution capabilities within the PMO team to achieve project success.
Provide guidance, mentorship, and performance management for the PMO team.
Maintain effective relationships with all team members, actively supporting company-wide

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us in 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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About Stonebridge HR Solutions

Since our inception, Stonebridge HR Solutions has been totally focused on building a strategic, quality search practice.

Stonebridge HR Solutions strives to source first class talent, delivering only the highest quality service to our candidates and clients. We are in the business to transform both organisations and careers. Through the wide range of recruitment and talent acquisition services we offer, we can help realize the full potential of our candidates and clients. We treasure the relationships that we build with our clients and our candidates because they are the key to our success and it is reinforced by the five values that drive our business strategy.

Integrity:
We pride ourselves on building ethical relationships with colleagues, clients and candidates based on honesty, transparency and mutual trust.

Respect:
We treat everyone with consideration and fairness and we are always willing to listen.

Responsibility:
We take full responsibility to uphold our commitments to our clients and candidates to the best of our ability.

Commitment:
We are committed to deliver excellent services. We work together as a team and share our knowledge to continuously improve our services.

And we do it all with Passion

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