Senior Project Manager (Fixed Term Contract -12 Months)

Job Summary

PRIMARY PURPOSE

This role is responsible for the overall management of projects by managing all phases of projects including initiation, planning, execution, implementation, and post-implementation activities. Includes the management of activities of finance, vendor management, operations, performance, and team development. Participate in all relevant agile methodology practices with the aim of improving the agile maturity and increase delivery velocity.

Requirements

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Certified Scrum Master PMP- Advantageous
• Other Project Management training- Advantageous

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Project Management
• Problem Solving
• Relationship Management
• Communication
• MS Projects
• Assertiveness

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

• 5 – 10 years’ experience of managing projects
• Experience managing project portfolios, budgets, vendors, and executive stakeholders.
• Financial services experience required

Key Responsibilities

KEY PERFORMANCE AREA (KPA)

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Manage stakeholder relations
• Manage project budgets and expenditure with approved limits
• Monitor project cost performance
• Identify and implement cost optimisation opportunities
• Ensure effective management of vendor costs and contracts

CUSTOMER CENTRICITY

• Ensure project deliverables meet/exceed the project sponsor’s specified expectations
• Provide clear direction and motivation to the project team
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Build and maintain relationships with the relevant stakeholders
• Manage stakeholder relations

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

• Develop detailed work plans, project schedules, estimates and resource plans in collaboration with all project stakeholders.
• Document and keep track of all projects, administration of own projects is required
• Extensive knowledge of project management processes and systems development methods
• In-depth knowledge of project planning techniques and automated project planning tools required
• Investigate and make recommendations on issues that challenge scope boundaries
• Monitor and report on project progress highlighting critical issues for management, and, as necessary, coordinate the development, discussion, and approval of corrective action and/ or contingency plans.
• Plan and implement change management processes, including activities such as training, communication and documentation
• Ensure project activities and deliverables adhere to internal quality standards
• Adhere to the standard operating procedures provided
• Ability to manage projects of all sizes, utilizing effective project management methodologies (Agile and Waterfall) and associated processes, practices and deliverables

GOVERNANCE, RISK and COMPLIANCE

• Ensure projects comply with the Bank governance frameworks, policies, regulatory requirements and audit standards
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks and issues
• Facilitate project steering committee meetings and ensure appropriate decision-making.

Remuneration & Benefits

This position is advertised in line with our commitment to Employment Equity.