Programme Manager (with experience in Data projects)

SUMMARY:
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.

POSITION INFO:
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.

• 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.