Programme Manager

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Engage proactively with senior stakeholders, including C-suite where required, to ensure alignment on priorities and delivery progress. Enable informed decision-making through clear,

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With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

Defines and optimises programme and change management practices and integrated delivery approaches, ensuring end-to-end alignment of governance, methodologies and execution across complex initiatives. Leads the orchestration of programme delivery to achieve strategic outcomes, driving performance, quality, and compliance while enabling informed decision-making through proactive stakeholder engagement.

Programme & Change Management Practice Optimisation
Integrated Delivery & Execution Orchestration
Governance, Risk, Compliance & Quality Assurance
Stakeholder Engagement & Decision Enablement
Benefits Realisation & Performance Management
Data, Analytics & Insight-Driven Delivery
Delivery Integration & Context Flexibility
Continuous Improvement & Capability Development

Define, refine, and optimise programme and change management practices within the practice or functional domain.
Ensure alignment of methodologies, governance, and delivery frameworks to support consistent execution.
Adapt frameworks and approaches to suit varying delivery contexts and programme complexity.

Lead the orchestration of complex, multi-stream programmes across interdependent initiatives.
Translate strategic priorities into integrated execution plans, delivery roadmaps, and measurable outcomes.
Ensure alignment and coordination across projects, workstreams, and delivery environments.

Establish and embed fit-for-purpose governance structures, controls, and reporting mechanisms.
Ensure adherence to delivery standards, regulatory requirements, and quality assurance practices.
Identify, assess, and manage risks, issues, and dependencies to protect delivery outcomes.

Engage proactively with senior stakeholders, including C-suite where required, to ensure alignment on priorities and delivery progress.
Enable informed decision-making through clear, data-driven insights, reporting, and escalation.
Navigate complex stakeholder environments to resolve competing priorities and maintain delivery momentum.

What We Offer

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✓Define and track programme benefits and performance outcomes aligned to strategic objectives.

✓Drive accountability for value delivery across initiatives and stakeholders.

✓Monitor delivery health and take corrective action to ensure outcomes are achieved.

Leverage data, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to enhance programme planning, tracking, and performance optimisation.
Provide actionable insights to support programme design, decision-making, and continuous improvement.
Promote a data-driven culture within programme delivery environments.

Operate across programme, project, and change delivery contexts, ensuring integration and alignment.
Apply delivery versatility to adapt approaches based on initiative complexity and organisational needs.
Ensure effective transition and embedment of programme outputs into operational environments.

Embed continuous improvement practices and evolve delivery standards within the practice.
Capture lessons learned and drive enhancements to programme and change management capability.
Contribute to building delivery maturity and consistency across initiatives.

Requirements

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Bachelor’s Degree, Advanced Diplomas, Post Graduate Certificate, or B Tech [NQF7].
Postgraduate qualification (MBA or equivalent) (Preferred)

Formal programme/project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, MSP)

5 - 12 years experience in a specific capability of importance to the bank, including a track record of 3 years in a people management position.
Exposure to process design, optimisation, quality management, customer centricity, technology and data-driven decision-making is preferred.

Strategic Thinking
Business Acumen
Communication
Influence
Leadership
Delivering Results
Adaptability
Collaboration
Decision-Making

Operational planning and execution
Process optimisation and service design
Customer experience management
Performance measurement and reporting
Governance and compliance
Digital tools and platforms
Data analysis and insight generation
Team leadership and development
Advanced programme and project management expertise (portfolio, programme, and project delivery at scale)
Senior stakeholder management and influencing skills
Strong strategic thinking and narrative development capability
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills, with the ability to distil complexity into clear executive messaging
Strong commercial and financial acumen

Education

Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised