Career Opportunity at Central Bank Of Lesotho , Deadline 28th October 2016

Programme Manager

Programme Manager Non- IT Projects shall be responsible for Oversight and Support services in the Project Management Office. Major responsibility include but are not limited to providing basic support services to project teams and proffering professional specialist services regularly to the project teams.

Reports to:

Head PMO


Areas of Responsibility:

Provides administrative project support for project teams through guidance, coaching and just-in-time assistance
Provides specialist services around estimating, scheduling and risk management expertise to project managers and their project teams
Develops competencies of personnel, including training and mentoring of project managers.

Candidate is responsible for:

Evaluating project planning quality to enable continuous monitoring and tracking of project performance.
Management and coordination of pre-project and post-project implementation review.
Preparation of Project performance reporting for the bank’s portfolio management and governance structures.
Providing and coordinating just-in-time support for projects in matters relating to cost and schedule estimating, Earned Value Management assistance and risk management expertise.
Resource sharing coordination, leveraging economy of scale, providing for standardized and consistent quality and high level of planning due diligence expertise.
Providing technical / analytical and functional support in the area of project management planning in line with the approved methodology (PRINCE 2).
Developing and implementing standard cost and schedule program, processes and practices to ensure that PMO portfolio of projects are performed in accordance with budget and project plans.
Developing, coordinating and maintaining detailed project plans for individual projects and portfolio of projects.
Developing coordinating and maintaining status reporting and executive dashboards for the financial aspects and schedules, including performance indices and key performance indicators.
Conducting project management maturity and culture assessments in accordance with the PMO plan.
Enhancing project management culture as a subculture within the entire organizational culture of the Central Bank of Lesotho.
Development of project, programme and portfolio risk profiles for the entire bank and management of various risks in line with the risk management strategy of the PMO.

Candidates applying for this role require the following behavioral competencies:

Leading & Supervising
Planning and organizing
Writing and reporting
Presenting & Communicating
Learning and researching
Training and coaching

All candidates wishing to apply should have the above stated behavioral and personal competences and the following qualifications and experience to be considered at least:

A Master’s degree in Project Management and 5 years relevant experience in Project management.
Certification in PRINCE 2 PM methodology will be an added advantage

Or

A Master’s Degree in Business Administration plus 5 years relevant experience, of which two (2) years at managerial level. Must have covered a module / course in Project management
Certification in PRINCE 2 PM methodology will be an added advantage

*Please indicate a reference of the position applied for on the application*

Letter of applications, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of certificates, names and contacts (including telephone and email) of two referees must be sent to:

Section Head, Talent Sourcing and Development

Central Bank of Lesotho

Corner Moshoeshoe & Airport Roads

P.O. Box 1184

MASERU 100


Closing date for submission is 28th  October 2016.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.