Senior Project Manager - Financial Services Technology

Placements24; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng is seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager to lead critical technology projects within the financial sector. You will drive delivery across core banking, trading platforms, and digital banking initiatives while ensuring regulatory compliance and strong risk management.

The role requires experience delivering complex IT projects in highly regulated environments, with excellent stakeholder management and a proven track record of on-time, on-budget

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex IT projects in the financial services sector.
• Strong understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage large budgets and teams with a focus on risk and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead critical technology projects within the financial sector.
• Manage projects related to core banking systems, trading platforms, and digital banking solutions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance initiatives are delivered on time and within budget.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Agile

Waterfall

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading financial services institution in Randburg, Gauteng, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager to lead critical technology projects within the financial sector. This role requires a deep understanding of financial markets, regulatory requirements, and the complexities of IT project delivery within a highly regulated environment. You will be responsible for managing projects related to core banking systems, trading platforms, digital banking solutions, and regulatory compliance initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully delivering complex, high-stakes projects on time and within budget, with a strong emphasis on risk management and quality assurance. Excellent stakeholder management skills are essential, requiring you to liaise effectively with business units, IT teams, compliance officers, and external vendors. This hybrid role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of financial technology innovation. You will play a crucial part in enhancing the client's technological capabilities and ensuring they remain competitive in the rapidly evolving financial landscape. The ability to adapt to changing market demands and regulatory landscapes will be paramount. A strong understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies, along with experience in managing large project budgets and teams, is expected. This role is key to driving strategic technological advancements within the organization.