Senior Project Manager - Financial Systems Implementation

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 168,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits (medical aid)

Performance bonus

Retirement planning

Fully remote role

Professional development

Job summary

Major Financial Institution seeks an accomplished Senior Project Manager to lead complex financial systems implementations.

You will oversee core banking, trading platforms, or ERP finance projects, coordinating IT and business stakeholders across distributed teams.

Strong experience in Agile/Waterfall, regulatory compliance, and vendor management is required for success in this remote role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in project management with at least 5 years in financial systems implementation.
• Experience with core banking systems, trading platforms, ERP finance modules, or similar enterprise financial software.
• Strong understanding of financial services operations, risk management, and regulatory compliance (e.g., SARB).
• Expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification is highly preferred.
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management; able to lead remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of financial systems implementation projects.
• Manage scope, objectives, budgets, and timelines aligned with business strategy.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including resource allocation, risk assessment, and mitigation.
• Facilitate effective communication among IT, business stakeholders, vendors, and consultants.
• Oversee configuration, integration, testing, and deployment of financial software solutions.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations for optimal outcomes.
• Identify and resolve project issues, escalating when necessary.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal compliance throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Remote team management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a major financial institution, is seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager to lead complex financial systems implementations. This remote role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa, requiring a candidate with extensive experience in managing large-scale enterprise software projects, particularly within the finance sector. You will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of core banking systems, trading platforms, or financial reporting tools. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of financial services operations, agile methodologies, and a proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and challenging project timelines. This is a critical opportunity to shape the technological future of a leading financial organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of financial systems implementation projects.
• Manage project scope, objectives, deliverables, budgets, and timelines, ensuring alignment with business strategy.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including resource allocation, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among IT teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and third-party consultants.
• Oversee the configuration, integration, testing, and deployment of financial software solutions.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Identify and resolve project issues and impediments, escalating when necessary.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal compliance policies throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years dedicated to financial systems implementation.
• Proven experience managing core banking systems, trading platforms, ERP finance modules, or similar enterprise financial software.
• Strong understanding of financial services operations, risk management, and regulatory compliance (e.g., SARB regulations).
• Expertise in Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification is highly preferred.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with remote teams and managing projects in a distributed environment.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid, a performance bonus, and retirement planning support.
• The fully remote nature of this role provides exceptional work-life balance and flexibility.
• You will have the opportunity to work on transformative projects within the financial sector, gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies, and advance your career with a leading institution.
• Continuous professional development and training are provided.
• Join a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to excellence in financial technology.