Senior Projects/Accounts Manager needed at Salt South Africa

Role Overview: 

• The Principal Programme Manager will be responsible for managing up to 14 diverse portfolios simultaneously, ensuring the successful delivery of projects aligned with business objectives.
• This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional leadership skills, capable of navigating complex environments and influencing senior stakeholders.​

Key Responsibilities:

• Programme Leadership: Oversee and coordinate multiple project portfolios, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic priorities.​
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate effectively with C-suite executives and various stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and facilitating consensus.​
• Strategic Consultation: Provide business consultancy, challenging assumptions and offering insights to drive informed decision-making without adopting an overly aggressive approach.​
• Delivery Focus: Maintain a strong emphasis on delivering projects on time, within scope, and budget, while ensuring quality standards are met.​
• Technical Acumen: Quickly adapt to and manage projects involving Data and Analytics, as well as Microsoft D365 technologies, even if not previously specialized in these areas.​
• Financial Insight: Possess a solid understanding of income statements and overall business operations to inform project decisions.​

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience: Extensive experience in programme management, with a proven track record of handling multiple portfolios simultaneously.​
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects in a dynamic environment.​
• Consulting Skills: Strong business consulting capabilities, with the confidence to challenge senior leaders constructively.​
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with Data and Analytics, and Microsoft D365 is advantageous; however, the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge in these areas is essential.​
• Financial Literacy: Understanding of financial statements and business operations to align projects with organizational financial goals.​

Personal Attributes:

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.​
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and business needs.​
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset.​
• Integrity: High ethical standards and professionalism in all interactions.​