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Programme Manager (with experience in Data projects)

Johannesburg
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: IT
Reference: JHB006551/Koki

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Employer: Datacentrix (Pty) Ltd

Managed Talent Solutions a Business Unit within Datacentrix is looking for a Programme Manager with experience in Data projects to lead and coordinate planning activities for complex initiatives to devise a feasible plan that achieves the goals and objectives of the initiatives aligned with business strategy.

Experience / Qualifications / Knowledge:

The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years’ experience, track record, and be able to demonstrate Project Management capabilities, knowledge and know-how in Financial Services, this requirement must be considered part of the submission for this role.
Change Management Experience.
Experience in managing full-cycle projects.
Matric plus degree in Computer Science or related field
PMP® Certified (PMP in good standing)
Required computer literacy levels in the MS Office suite and applicable Project Management Applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical understanding of databases, data warehouses, data lakes, cloud platforms and data pipelines.
Familiarity with data analytics techniques, data visualization tools (like Power BI, Tableau), and Business Intelligence.
Basic understanding of how data is collected, processed, and transformed (ETL processes) is essential for understanding project requirements and dependencies.
Knowledge of compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and how to ensure data security.
Ensuring proper data management, stewardship, and accountability practices across the project lifecycle.
Keeping the project aligned with any regulatory requirements or internal company policies related to data.
Defines problems and scope parameters, organizes meetings, assigns responsibilities, develops schedules and milestones, identifies structures of authority and processes for decision-making, and determines resource requirements.
Understand and articulates the expectations for the deliverable/s and ensure shared understanding within the team
Establishes and maintains relationships with all stakeholders and manages resources throughout.
Measures performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
Reports on status including key performance indicators, cost, timing and staffing.
Troubleshoots and manages activities to ensure adherence to internal and external quality standards.
Perform risk management to minimize risk or change risks to opportunity.
Identifies and resolves obstacles to completing initiatives on time and within budget.
Recommends schedule changes, cost adjustments or resource additions when necessary.
Uses appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in scope, schedule, and cost.
Creates and maintains comprehensive documentation.
Identifies and resolves difficult complex issues, reports, and escalates to management as needed.

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About Datacentrix (Pty) Ltd

At a Glance

Our Business:

Datacentrix is a leading, empowered ICT integrator that provides high performing and secure ICT solutions to corporate South Africa and the country’s public services sector.

Our Footprint:

Datacentrix operates from regional branch offices in Pretoria, Samrand, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, East London and Durban, with a network of small medium enterprises (SMEs) and service personnel around South Africa that are responsible for servicing remote areas.
Our Partners: Datacentrix’ global partnerships with its technology partners remain critical to the company’s success. The company is accredited by its vendors at the highest possible level both in the technical and sales arenas, which enhances the company’s strategic value as a single source service provider.

To achieve this, Datacentrix invests in its people through training and education, embracing broad based black economic empowerment (BBBEE), while actively partnering and representing leading technology partners with distinction.

Vision

Datacentrix intends to become the preferred ICT partner to the majority of South Africa's top commercial and public sector organisations over the next five years.