Business Manager

FirstRand Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstRand Limited is seeking a Business Manager in Johannesburg to translate strategy into roadmaps and drive multi‑discipline delivery. You will manage several strategic initiatives, balancing priorities across business, technology, operations and change teams while guiding executive discussions with strong stakeholder influence.

The role requires a track record in large‑scale transformations, advanced commercial thinking, and comfort working in Agile and hybrid delivery environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Engineering or Information Systems.
• 6–8+ years of experience in Product Ownership, Programme Delivery or Investment Banking.
• Experience delivering large-scale business and technology transformation initiatives.
• Strong commercial and strategic thinking capability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience working in Agile and hybrid delivery environments.

Responsibilities

• Translate business strategy into clear product roadmaps and delivery plans.
• Manage multiple strategic projects and competing priorities.
• Drive delivery across business, technology, operations and change teams.
• Lead strategic discussions and influence executive stakeholders.
• Prioritise investment decisions based on value, risk and alignment.
• Monitor benefits realisation and ensure delivery against objectives.
• Build strong collaborative relationships across RMB and FirstRand Group.

Skills

Product Ownership

Programme Delivery

Investment Banking

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Thinking

Agile Delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Finance/Engineering/IS

Job description

## Business ManagerApply: Johannesburg: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 18, 2026 (7 days left to apply): R53142# **Job Description**To provide expert advice and support to Functional Executives, in articulating and coordinating the delivery of the business and risk strategy, project management and financial business plans of various strategic activities and supporting the delivery of key objectives.* ### **Are you someone who can:*** ### Translate business strategy into clear product roadmaps and delivery plans* ### Manage multiple strategic projects and competing priorities simultaneously* ### Drive delivery across business, technology, operations and change teams* ### Lead strategic discussions and influence executive stakeholders* ### Prioritise investment decisions based on value, risk and strategic alignment* ### Manage dependencies, risks and delivery commitments across initiatives* ### Perform analysis and provide insights to support business decision-making* ### Identify opportunities for simplification, automation and continuous improvement* ### Monitor benefits realisation and ensure delivery against business objectives* ### Build strong collaborative relationships across RMB and FirstRand Group* ### ### **You Will Be an Ideal Candidate If You Have:*** ### A relevant degree in Commerce, Finance, Engineering or Information Systems* ### 6 to 8+ years' experience in Product Ownership, Programme Delivery or Investment Banking experience* ### Experience delivering large-scale business and technology transformation initiatives* ### Strong commercial and strategic thinking capability* ### Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills* ### Experience managing complex portfolios with multiple delivery teams* ### Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving abilities* ### Experience working in Agile and hybrid delivery environments### ### **You will have access to:*** ### Opportunities to network and collaborate* ### Challenging work* ### Opportunities to innovate### ### **We can be a match if you are:*** ### Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough* ### Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it* ### Love putting our clients at the forefront of what you do**Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!****#post****#RMB****#Li-Sp3**# # **Important Closing Date Note**# **Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.**18/09/26All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.