In this role, you will be responsible for the successful planning and execution of strategic projects for the group covering RSA, Africa, UAE, and Italy.

We are looking for a transformation expert who is motivated by working in complex, rapidly changing environments (cross-functional and cross-cultural). As part of the Transformation Office, your mission will be to apply project management methodologies to successfully execute strategic initiatives.

You will be required to build up and manage transformation programs, according to the company's strategy; plan and follow up the activities, motivate and inspire the team to successfully complete tasks; build strong relationships, achieve buy-in of key stakeholders and influence others; risk management: coordinate the issues to be solved and decisions to be taken; ensure key deliverables are met, the projects finishes on time and budget; apply continuous improvement in project methodology; report at different levels (tactical/operational/board of directors) with timely and effective communication on opportunities, wins, financial impacts, KPIs, and concerns; manage successful handoffs to business owners and project closing. 

All these activities will be performed with the support of a PMO team in charge of the strategic projects portfolio (coordination of projects & provide global vision and coherency between projects).

Skills, Qualifications, and experience required:

Strong leadership capacity, ability to drive and positively influence the motivation and development of project teams, capacity to take responsibility, management of virtual teams

Authenticity, collaboration, and open communication

Excellent ability to facilitate project meetings, negotiate with business or technical players, know how to get things done through formal channels and informal networks, effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Ability to make decisions without total visibility, ability to adapt to frequent changes and contingencies, management of time pressure priorities

Ability to set clear values, priorities, and standards, a strong orientation to results, eagerness for achievement

Excellent abilities to communicate at all levels of the organization

Experience in Waterfall and Agile Project Management tools

In-depth knowledge of project management processes (planning, risk monitoring, etc.)

Ability to anticipate risks, and manage mitigation them with key stakeholders

Lean Six Sigma - must have

7-10 years experience in project management with a focus on strategic organizational transformation, of which 3-5 years have been spent as a manager.

Experience in multinational/multicultural projects