Programme Executive

Johannesburg, South AfricaFull-timeExecutiveOn-sitePosted 22 Oct 2026

Job Overview

Paracon is recruiting a Programme Executive (senior programme manager) to lead the delivery of large-scale strategic projects and programmes within a leading banking environment (CareerJunction 2646297; closing 19 November 2026). The role is responsible for end-to-end programme execution, portfolio capacity planning, resource optimisation, financial management and organisational transformation initiatives that support business strategy and growth.

The Programme Executive aligns strategic priorities with project delivery, establishes governance frameworks and delivery methodologies, manages budgets and financial performance across programmes and portfolios, influences executive stakeholders, and leads, mentors and develops senior project and programme management teams — driving performance management, succession, transformation, diversity and inclusion and a differentiated, high-performing culture.

Key Responsibilities

Drive delivery of large-scale projects and programmes aligned to organisational strategy
Lead portfolio capacity planning and resource allocation across multiple projects
Establish best practices, governance frameworks and delivery methodologies
Manage budgets and financial performance across programmes and portfolios
Build relationships with executive stakeholders and influence strategic decision-making
Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
Lead, mentor and develop senior project and programme management teams
Drive performance management, succession planning and talent development
Support transformation, diversity and inclusion and corporate citizenship objectives

Required Qualifications

Matric and an Honours degree or professional qualification
MBA, SMP or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred
PMP and PRINCE2 certification; PgMP preferred
12–15 years managing large-scale projects and programmes
3–5 years in a senior management or leadership role
Experience managing enterprise-wide portfolios in complex organisations; banking or financial services highly advantageous

Skills & Requirements

Programme ManagementPortfolio ManagementCapacity PlanningResource ManagementBudgeting & Financial ManagementDelivery GovernanceStrategic PlanningChange ManagementStakeholder ManagementPMP / PRINCE2Executive ReportingPeople Leadership