Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is the country's leading producer of raw, refined and specialty sugars; employing more than 9000 employees. Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is part of Illovo Sugar Africa Group; a wholly-owned subsidiary of Associated British Foods plc (ABF).

Responsibilities or duties

• Operationalize governance incl. decision rights, escalation process, how RDO interface with business functions and initiatives
• Develop and maintain integrated plan incl. monitoring interdependencies, leading initiative portfolio prioritization and preparing program update meeting materials
• Assisting initiative leads in conducting risk assessments, developing mitigation strategies, and monitoring progress in risk mitigation efforts, and running initiative pulse check survey, leading escalation of risks
• Support launch and decommissioning of initiatives incl. coordinating initiative hand off plans and assessing interdependencies
• Promote and adhere to Illovo's procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Experience needed

• 5+ years of direct work experience in a PMO environment and project reporting, with demonstrated knowledge of project management tools and techniques.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• Illovo is an equal opportunity employer, and women are encouraged to apply.
• SUGAR IS OUR BUSINESS BUT PEOPLE ARE OUR SWEETEST ASSETS.
• THRIVING COMMUNITIES

• Operationalize governance incl. decision rights, escalation process, how RDO interface with business functions and initiatives
• Develop and maintain integrated plan incl. monitoring interdependencies, leading initiative portfolio prioritization and preparing program update meeting materials
• Assisting initiative leads in conducting risk assessments, developing mitigation strategies, and monitoring progress in risk mitigation efforts, and running initiative pulse check survey, leading escalation of risks
• Support launch and decommissioning of initiatives incl. coordinating initiative hand off plans and assessing interdependencies
• Promote and adhere to Illovo's procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).

• Strong analytical experience and expertise in MS Teams and analytical tools.
• Deep understanding of current business processes and reporting systems, including SAP, Cognos, and QlikView.
• Knowledge of industry-standard contract forms.
• Detailed knowledge of project processes and systems.

• Bachelor's degree (BSc) in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field. Holding an APMP Certification in Project Management will be an added advantage.
• 5+ years of direct work experience in a PMO environment and project reporting, with demonstrated knowledge of project management tools and techniques.
• Strong analytical experience and expertise in MS Teams and analytical tools.
• Deep understanding of current business processes and reporting systems, including SAP, Cognos, and QlikView.
• Knowledge of industry-standard contract forms.
• Detailed knowledge of project processes and systems.
• Proven track record in project delivery