Senior Financial Systems Project Lead - On-Site Kimberley

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Industry certifications support

Secure and reputable organization

Job summary

Our client, a respected financial institution in Kimberley, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead critical financial systems projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and secure operations. You will drive end-to-end delivery, coordinate with finance, IT, and vendors, and manage stakeholder expectations at all levels.

The role requires 8+ years in financial systems project management, strong knowledge of Basel III/SOX, and PMP/CFA/CISA advantages.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in financial services.
• Strong knowledge of Basel III and SOX regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience with MS Project and Jira.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Based in or able to commute daily to Kimberley, Northern Cape.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of projects related to financial systems.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in alignment with business and regulatory requirements.
• Develop detailed project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, budget management, and risk assessment strategies.
• Manage project teams, ensuring effective collaboration between finance, IT, compliance, and external vendors.
• Oversee the implementation and integration of new financial technologies and software upgrades.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues or deviations, and implement corrective actions swiftly.
• Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes effectively to stakeholders at all levels, including senior management and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure strict adherence to financial regulations, data security standards, and compliance policies.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure contractual obligations are met.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, IT, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Risk management tools

Job description

Our client, a respected financial institution in Kimberley, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead critical financial systems projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and secure operations. You will drive end-to-end delivery, coordinate with finance, IT, and vendors, and manage stakeholder expectations at all levels.

The role requires 8+ years in financial systems project management, strong knowledge of Basel III/SOX, and PMP/CFA/CISA advantages.