General Manager overseeing Bayobab’s Programme Management Office, managing technology projects and strategic initiatives. Lead cross-functional teams for timely and budget-compliant delivery of complex programmes.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership, governance, and execution oversight for the Bayobab Programme Management Office (PMO)
Lead a high performing team of Project and Programme Managers
Ensure that all programmes are delivered on time, within budget, and in full alignment with Bayobab’s strategic priorities
Drive portfolio prioritization, capital planning discipline, enterprise-level reporting, and rigorous tracking of business-critical initiatives
Act as the execution engine for the Technology roadmap, enabling predictable delivery across Bayobab’s diverse geographical footprint
Define, plan, and execute the Technology Project and Services Rollout Strategy
Monitor budget consumption, forecast impacts, and implement financial risk mitigations
Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership and stakeholders
Enforce PMO, capital governance, and internal audit compliance across the project lifecycle
Lead, develop, and inspire a multidisciplinary team of Senior Project Managers and PMO specialists
Requirements
Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or B.Com Information Systems
Post-graduate qualification (MBA or MSc) in a Business or a Specialization in a Management discipline
Mandatory Project Management Professional (PMP) or Prince2 certification, Sig-Sigma or equivalent
Minimum of 10 years in relevant technology roles, with at least 8 years in a senior management capacity
At least 5 years of strategic experience managing large-scale technology programs
Proven success in IT strategy execution, digital transformation leadership (AI/Automation), and B2B digital infrastructure.
Experience working across diverse African or emerging markets is highly desirable.
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