Programme Manager

Key Performance Areas:                     

• Develop systems that enable the implementation and execution of various Programme;
• Oversee the planning and execution of projects in line with Necsa’s strategic objectives and plan;
• Develop and maintain relations with key government departments and other key industry role players to ensure effective Stakeholder Relations Management for the projects; and
• Provide a support function to the Senior Manager in implementing executive and Board decisions relating to all strategic projects
• Manage the collection and analysis of client & stakeholder’s requirements.
• Identify, acquire and manage programme management team.
• Develop the programme risk, configuration, quality & communication management strategies in line with Necas's requirements.
• Manage the development of the programme scope/configuration, cost, schedule, risk, human resource, procurement, quality and, stakeholder and communication management plans (Programme Plan).
• Manage the development of the programme Scope, Cost and Schedule Baselines.
• Identify and analyse programme risks and develop risk response strategies as well as cost, schedule and scope implications of the response strategies. Manage the risk register.
• Present scope, cost and schedule baseline to Programme Board for Acceptance.
• Develop and manage the programme procurement plan.
• Provide the necessary oversight during contract negotiation and execution.
• Manage all identified stakeholders.
• Manage the delivery of the programme in line with scope (and quality), cost, schedule and time baseline.
• Prepare Highlight Reports for (and escalate issues to) the Programme Board where necessary.
• Manage the close-out of the programme and prepare close out reports.
• Ensure compliance to all Necas's SHEQ-INS requirement for all programs and project.
• Identify and interpret applicable SHEQ-INS requirements in order to develop and implement relevant and effective systems to implement throughout all Programme lifecycle within the Nuclear Fuel Cycle group.
• Advise and manage the implementation of the Quality Management System and configuration management within the Nuclear Engineering Programme.
• Oversee the overall spending on the Programme and ensure that all costs and finances are within the prescribed parameters.
• Manage expenditure in line with approved parameters.
• Report expenses and variances when required to ensure adherence to the approved budget.
• Manage cost reporting in accordance with corporate requirements (SHEQ-INS-0800).
• Develop a team that will deliver the Programme against set objectives, in line with EE requirements;
• Ensure that all project managers are trained, skilled and that their expertise are optimally applied;
• Ensure a positive and productive working environment with healthy staff morale; and Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise Project managers  and contactors to ensure accountability.

Key Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of strategic planning and reporting.
• Knowledge and experience preferably in an engineering or scientific environment.
• Knowledge of nuclear technology and applications thereof.
• Development of management systems, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, health and environmental management systems
• Good knowledge of process costing and activity-based costing principles
• Knowledge of nuclear liabilities management.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis

• Analytical Thinking and Attention to detail
• Anticipating and Managing Change
• Focus and Alertness
• Holistic / Big Picture Thinking
• Creativity / Innovation
• Judgement and Decision-Making
• Problem Solving
• Action Orientation and Decisiveness
• Adaptability / Flexibility
• Assertiveness and Objectivity
• Drive (Results Orientation)
• Excellence / Quality Orientation

Requirements

• Minimum 7 - 8 years proven track record of successful delivery of multi-disciplinary programme management.