Programme Manager (AI & Big Data)
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Summary
Leads large technology programmes focused on AI, machine learning, big data and advanced analytics, including enterprise digital transformation initiatives with budgets exceeding R50 million and geographically distributed delivery teams. Requires 10+ years of programme management experience, formal programme/agile certifications, and a relevant degree.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, Business Information Systems, or a related field.
- Postgraduate qualification (Honours/Master's) is advantageous.
- Programme Management certification (PgMP, MSP, PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, AgilePM, or equivalent).
- Agile certification (SAFe, Scrum Master, PMI-ACP, or similar) is advantageous.
Experience
- 10+ years' experience managing large technology programmes.
- 5+ years leading AI, Machine Learning, Big Data, or Advanced Analytics programmes.
- Proven experience delivering enterprise digital transformation initiatives.
- Experience managing programmes exceeding R50 million.
- Experience leading geographically distributed delivery teams.
- Strong stakeholder engagement at Executive and Board level.
- Experience working within Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid delivery environments.