Senior Project Manager, Business Transformation

Placements24; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Commitment to professional development

Performance-based bonuses

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a leading financial institution in Randburg, Gauteng. You will drive business transformation initiatives, oversee cross-functional teams, and ensure delivery from inception to closure.

The role emphasizes change management, stakeholder engagement, budgeting, and risk mitigation, with a hybrid work arrangement balancing remote work and in-office collaboration.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of project management experience with focus on business transformation.
• Proven track record delivering complex projects in financial services or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of business analysis, process re-engineering, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project plans for business transformation initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional teams across project phases from initiation to closure.
• Identify and mitigate project risks; manage budgets and vendor relationships.
• Drive change management and ensure adoption of new processes and systems.
• Provide regular status reports to senior leadership against defined metrics.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Vendor management

Risk management

Agile

Waterfall

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Finance/Management

MBA or PMP certification (desirable)

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent financial institution, is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead significant business transformation initiatives. This role is pivotal in driving organizational change, optimizing processes, and implementing new strategies to enhance efficiency and market competitiveness. You will be responsible for managing complex, cross-functional projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of business processes, change management, and stakeholder engagement. This position, based in Randburg, Gauteng , offers a unique opportunity to shape the future direction of our client's operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans for business transformation initiatives, defining scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Manage all project phases, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies.
• Effectively manage stakeholder expectations and communications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee budget management, resource allocation, and vendor relationships for assigned projects.
• Drive change management activities, ensuring smooth adoption of new processes and systems.
• Track project performance against key metrics and provide regular status reports to senior leadership.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, with a significant focus on business transformation, process improvement, or strategic change initiatives.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects within the financial services or related industries.
• Strong understanding of business analysis, process re-engineering, and change management principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and tools (MS Project, Jira).
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, or a related field.
• MBA or PMP certification is highly desirable.
• Experience working within the dynamic Gauteng business environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive medical aid
• Retirement fund benefits
• Performance-based bonuses
• Ample opportunities for professional development and career progression
• This hybrid role allows for flexibility, balancing remote work with essential in-office collaboration at our Randburg location

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