Programme Manager

The Programme Manager will provide strategic leadership and oversight of the client’s housing programme, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver agreed outcomes within approved scope, budget, quality and time requirements.

The role will manage integrated programme planning, governance, performance monitoring and risk mitigation, ensuring alignment with the client’s strategic objectives and compliance with applicable regulations and funding conditions.

Key Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership, coordination and strategic oversight of the client’s housing programme, ensuring alignment with the client’s strategic objectives and agreed programme outcomes.
Develop, manage and maintain the integrated programme implementation plan, consolidating project schedules, milestones, resources, budgets and delivery dependencies.
Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, consultants, contractors, client departments and key stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and timely delivery.
Monitor programme performance against approved scope, cost, quality and time objectives, identifying risks, implementation challenges and corrective interventions.
Oversee programme governance, reporting and performance management, including progress reports, risk registers, action trackers, decision logs and stage-gate reviews.
Manage stakeholder engagement and coordination with clients, government institutions and funding partners, ensuring timely decision-making and resolution of programme constraints.
Provide strategic guidance on project prioritisation, procurement strategies, financial sustainability and recovery interventions, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, funding conditions and governance requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Advanced Diploma in Project Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management or Programme Management
Honours Degree in Construction Project Management
Master’s Degree in Project Management or Programme Management

Professional Registration(s)

Pr CPM / PMP®

Years of Relevant Experience: 10 years post-qualification

Preferred Project Experience: 10 years as a Programme Manager

Technical Skills / Software Required

MS Project
Microsoft Office Professional Suite

Soft Skills or Cultural Fit Qualities

Interpersonal and People Management: Excellent interpersonal and people management skills.
Leadership: Ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
Safety Awareness: Enthusiasm for improving the safety performance of site operations.
Strategic Leadership: Ability to lead teams and drive programme objectives.
Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to build strong relationships with clients, partners and stakeholders.
Cultural Awareness: Respect for local cultures, practices and institutional environments.
Communication: Strong interpersonal, negotiation, presentation and communication skills.
Problem-Solving: Proactive, analytical and solutions-oriented approach.
Collaboration: Promotes teamwork, trust and constructive conflict resolution.
Integrity and Resilience: Demonstrates professionalism, accountability and the ability to work under pressure.