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GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES MEDICAL SCHEME (GEMS) - LEAD PORTFOLIO MANAGER
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES MEDICAL SCHEME (GEMS)
LEAD PORTFOLIO MANAGER
The position of Lead Portfolio Manager is vacant. The Lead Portfolio Manager role will report directly to the Senior Manager: Project Management and Strategic Support, and forms part of the Office of the Chief Operations Officer. The position is permanent and will be based at GEMS Head Office.
The total remuneration package for this position is negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
The Lead Portfolio Manager will be required to provide support to the Senior Manager: Project Management and Strategic Support through the implementation of the following Key Performance Areas (KPAs):
•Utilise industry standard Project Portfolio Management principles and processes to translate GEMS Strategy and objectives into an executable portfolio of strategic projects and programmes;
•Develop and Manage GEMS Portfolio of projects and programmes, including continuous maintenance thereof in line with Scheme priorities;
•Develop and implement methods to enable selection, categorisation and prioritization of project and programmes, including implementing resource management/loading processes and systems;
•Support the planning and implementation of the GEMS strategic projects and programmes, ensure integration across related projects and programmes;
•Ensure continuous alignment of the portfolio against the Scheme’s strategic objectives;
•Support the balancing of portfolio components and implementation against the Scheme’s capacity and capabilities
•Develop and maintain portfolio Stakeholder management plans by aligning and connecting stakeholders for improved transparency and delivering of value.
•Analyse portfolio maturity and provide innovative ways to optimise the portfolio to derive value for the Scheme;
•Ensure portfolio value is derived through return on investment against the Scheme’s strategic objectives;
•Evaluate portfolio risks and consider their impact on achieving the portfolio’s strategic plan and objectives;
•Ensure proactive management of portfolio risks and issues to effectively contain the Scheme’s risk exposure;
•Manage quality outcomes of portfolio components through the definition of quality management plans in agreement with relevant project sponsors;
•Manage the strategic and operational planning process, including the development of critical Project Management Office strategic and operational plans; and Plan and secure the acceptance and approval by the relevant project stakeholders;
•Participate in divisional strategic planning processes and contribute towards initiatives and campaigns to drive a high performance PMO;
Qualification, skills and competencies requirements are:
•At least a 3-year Degree/Diploma or NQF 6 equivalent in Project Management/Business Administration/ Information Technology / Operations Management/ Engineering or related field
•A post-graduate qualification and/or project management certification will serve as an advantage
•At least 5 to 8 years’ experience in Programme or Project Portfolio Management with at least 3 years of experience at a management/supervisory level
• Strong understanding of Project Portfolio Management principles and frameworks
• Understanding of organisational strategy and execution
• Strong understanding of the Healthcare and Medical Scheme Industry trends
• Excellent Communication skills and analytical expertise
• Advanced Stakeholder management skills at senior management level
• A team player with a strong collaborative implementation approach
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with service providers
• Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license and own vehicle and be willing to travel at short notice
Behavioural Competencies:
• Diligent leader with strategic insight, business acumen and organizational change management skills
• Excellent people management and leadership abilities
• Superior communication, facilitation and consensus-building skills
• Demonstrated relationship-building skills, with a superior ability to make things happen through the use of positive influence
• Organizational awareness with an understanding of how to engage the organization to get things done
• Strong problem-solving skills; comfortable tackling complex problems and breaking these down into manageable pieces
• Superior multi-tasking skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, often deadline-oriented and dynamic environment
• Conceptual and practical thinking and implementation skills
• Research, analysis and judgment skills
• Strong PowerPoint skills, intermediate Excel skills
• Collaborative; Ethical; Resilient; Innovative; and Member centric.
The Lead Portfolio Manager will be required to provide support to the Senior Manager: Project Management and Strategic Support through the implementation of the following Key Performance Areas (KPAs):
•Utilise industry standard Project Portfolio Management principles and processes to translate GEMS Strategy and objectives into an executable portfolio of strategic projects and programmes;
•Develop and Manage GEMS Portfolio of projects and programmes, including continuous maintenance thereof in line with Scheme priorities;
•Develop and implement methods to enable selection, categorisation and prioritization of project and programmes, including implementing resource management/loading processes and systems;
•Support the planning and implementation of the GEMS strategic projects and programmes, ensure integration across related projects and programmes;
•Ensure continuous alignment of the portfolio against the Scheme’s strategic objectives;
•Support the balancing of portfolio components and implementation against the Scheme’s capacity and capabilities
•Develop and maintain portfolio Stakeholder management plans by aligning and connecting stakeholders for improved transparency and delivering of value.
•Analyse portfolio maturity and provide innovative ways to optimise the portfolio to derive value for the Scheme;
•Ensure portfolio value is derived through return on investment against the Scheme’s strategic objectives;
•Evaluate portfolio risks and consider their impact on achieving the portfolio’s strategic plan and objectives;
•Ensure proactive management of portfolio risks and issues to effectively contain the Scheme’s risk exposure;
•Manage quality outcomes of portfolio components through the definition of quality management plans in agreement with relevant project sponsors;
•Manage the strategic and operational planning process, including the development of critical Project Management Office strategic and operational plans; and Plan and secure the acceptance and approval by the relevant project stakeholders;
•Participate in divisional strategic planning processes and contribute towards initiatives and campaigns to drive a high performance PMO;
Qualification, skills and competencies requirements are:
•At least a 3-year Degree/Diploma or NQF 6 equivalent in Project Management/Business Administration/ Information Technology / Operations Management/ Engineering or related field
•A post-graduate qualification and/or project management certification will serve as an advantage
•At least 5 to 8 years’ experience in Programme or Project Portfolio Management with at least 3 years of experience at a management/supervisory level
• Strong understanding of Project Portfolio Management principles and frameworks
• Understanding of organisational strategy and execution
• Strong understanding of the Healthcare and Medical Scheme Industry trends
• Excellent Communication skills and analytical expertise
• Advanced Stakeholder management skills at senior management level
• A team player with a strong collaborative implementation approach
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with service providers
• Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license and own vehicle and be willing to travel at short notice
Behavioural Competencies:
• Diligent leader with strategic insight, business acumen and organizational change management skills
• Excellent people management and leadership abilities
• Superior communication, facilitation and consensus-building skills
• Demonstrated relationship-building skills, with a superior ability to make things happen through the use of positive influence
• Organizational awareness with an understanding of how to engage the organization to get things done
• Strong problem-solving skills; comfortable tackling complex problems and breaking these down into manageable pieces
• Superior multi-tasking skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, often deadline-oriented and dynamic environment
• Conceptual and practical thinking and implementation skills
• Research, analysis and judgment skills
• Strong PowerPoint skills, intermediate Excel skills
• Collaborative; Ethical; Resilient; Innovative; and Member centric.
All external candidates, please apply via Career Junction using the following link:
https://www.careerjunction.co.za/companies/35144/government-employees-medical-scheme
The closing date for applications is 12 Septemeber 2022. Should you not hear from us by 30 November 2022 please consider your application unsuccessful.
*** GEMS employs people with the highest level of integrity – submission to the appropriate pre-employment assessment is obligatory to be considered for the position.
*** Information is required for Employment Equity purposes.
*** Kindly note that the information provided on application of the position may be shared with a third party for vetting purposes and will be stored by GEMS for a period of 5 years.
*** Should you wish to have your information removed from the GEMS database, kindly send a request in writing to jobs@gems.gov.za.
***Gems is guided by the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in accordance with Gems employment equity plan.