Head Of Project Management

Role Purpose: Orchestrate the McPhersons Transformation Journey

Key Accountabilities:

• Define and maintain a portfolio of Projects and initiatives aligned with the organization's strategic transformation objectives.
• Establish and enforce Project Management standards, methodologies, and best practices.
• Monitor the overall health and performance of the project portfolio.
• Assist project managers in creating project plans, schedules, and budgets while provide guidance and support during project execution.
• Identify and assess project risks and issues to develop risk mitigation and issue resolution strategies.
• Provide training and development opportunities for project managers and team members.
• Engage with senior management and key stakeholders to align project activities with strategic goals.

KPIs:

• Cost control
• Resource Utilization
• Success Rate
• Schedule Adherence
• Project Delivery Cycle Time
• Change Request Management
• Capacity Planning
• Lessons Learnt

Key Interfaces and Relationships:

Internal

• Executive Team
• Senior Leaders
• Initiative / Project Owners

External

• Dependent on transformation initiatives / projects

Key Skills and Competencies:

Experience: Experienced project or program manager through a structured methodology within a change or strategic transformation context.

Key competencies

• Speaks Truth to Power; Provides professional challenge to all levels of the organization
• Deals with ambiguity: Effectively copes with change and can shift gears appropriately.
• Drive for results: Steadfastly pushes self and others for results
• Skilled negotiator and collaborator: Skilfully negotiates in tough situations. Can win concessions without damaging relationships.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relates to all kinds of people. Builds rapport. Use diplomacy and tact.

Behavioural Traits

• Team Player
• Skilled communicator and active listener
• Adaptable and Resilient
• Problem solver
• Learning / Growth mindset