"Empower Change, Drive Success: Join us as a Strategic Programme Manager, where your strategic prowess meets dynamic leadership to shape and lead complex programs, influencing innovation and achieving lasting impact!"


About you and the key skills, we’re looking for.
You are a seasoned professional with a proven track record in leading and managing complex and strategic programs. With a minimum of a 3-year tertiary qualification and 8-15 years of relevant experience, you possess a strong foundation in program management, complemented by a recognized program management accreditation/qualification and Agile certifications. Your expertise extends to project/software delivery, and you are well-versed in Agile/Scrum/Scaled Agile Framework, with knowledge of Kanban/Lean being desirable. Familiarity with tracking and collaboration tools such as Jira and Miro underscore your technical proficiency.


What you will be doing:
The Strategic Programme Manager role is a dynamic position where you will lead the coordinated management of complex and strategic programs, playing a key role in conceptualizing business cases and ensuring effective execution. As a seasoned professional, you will engage with senior stakeholders, employing strategic stakeholder management approaches to ensure program success. Your expertise in project management methodologies, financial management, and risk analysis will be vital. Leading a team, you will chair meetings, drive innovation, and contribute to enterprise governance. The role encompasses resource and vendor management, procurement governance, and change management. If you thrive in a position that demands strategic thinking, leadership, and effective program management, this opportunity offers a platform to impact the organization's continued success.


Who we are:
Our purpose is to grow people, grow business and grow Africa.
At IQbusiness, we are creative problem-solvers who never concede defeat. Beyond IT and technology, we apply innovative solutions to complex problems. We make sure that our clients grow, whether these challenges may be overcome by utilizing research from IQbusiness and our partners, allocating teams to build and implement solutions, or deploying point expertise to address a skills shortage. Whatever the challenges, we support them in overcoming them.


What’s in it for you:
IQbusiness prioritises work-life balance and offers attractive salary packages with generous employee benefits. Our offices are conveniently located in both Johannesburg and Cape Town, ensuring ease even during challenging times like load shedding. We foster a workplace culture that values flexibility and supports your personal needs. Moreover, our diverse talent pool provides ample opportunities for growth and development through meaningful interactions with your colleagues. Join us and experience the best of both worlds: a fulfilling career and life outside of work.


How do we recruit?
At IQbusiness, we take a refreshingly straightforward approach to recruitment. We firmly believe that feedback is the backbone of improvement, so we avoid dragging out the process unnecessarily.


Here's a sneak peek at the steps involved once you've sent us your resume:

• First, we'll dive into your CV, delving into your background, interests, passions, and tech prowess. If you're a shining star that aligns with our needs, congratulations! You'll swiftly move on to step two.

• This stage involves meeting one of our charismatic hiring managers who will assess your skills and, just as importantly, your compatibility with our vibrant culture.

• If you emerge victorious from this encounter, a thrilling challenge awaits you—an online assessment to prove your mettle. But wait, there's more! You'll also mingle with more of our extraordinary team members.

• Once these delightful encounters conclude, we get down to business with employment checks—references, credit history, criminal records, and even the rarefied world of fraud once you've successfully navigated these hurdles, voila!

• We eagerly extend to you an offer of employment; formalities having been dealt with promptly.

So, if you're ready to embark on a whirlwind recruitment adventure, buckle up and send us that resume!


Note: As all IQbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification.


IQbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals.