Project Manager II

FNB South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Project Manager II, where your expertise will drive impactful change. In this dynamic role, you'll manage complex projects within the Lend, Climate, and ESG Data and Analytics Office, ensuring quality delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. Collaborate with diverse teams to innovate and optimize processes, while continuously developing your skills in a supportive environment. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a challenging yet rewarding setting, where your contributions will shape the future of data and analytics in the financial sector.

Benefits

Networking Opportunities

Challenging Work Environment

Opportunities to Innovate

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in project management.
• Experience managing complex data and analytics projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive business change through structured project implementation.
• Oversee project resources from initiation to completion.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders for expectation management.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Innovative Mindset

Education

BCom Degree

Information Management Qualification

Tools

Confluence

Miro

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager II

Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: May 10, 2025

Job Description

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us proud of the people who make it happen.

As part of our talent team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that encourages curiosity. Now is the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together to ignite effective change.

Responsibilities include:

1. Driving business change that delivers value through structured project implementation within the Lend, Climate, and ESG Data and Analytics Office, managing constraints of time, resources, budget, and scope.
2. Managing complex cross-segment data and analytics projects involving various stakeholders.
3. Developing and managing project roadmaps, assessing resource needs, and managing steering committees for cross-segment initiatives.
4. Overseeing project resources—including personnel, procurement, systems, time, and budget—from initiation to completion.
5. Continuously developing expertise in industry and subject matter, including data migration and reporting optimization related to lending, ESG, and climate risk.
6. Maintaining and building relationships with stakeholders for expectation management and reporting.
7. Leading indirect teams by providing context, setting standards, and educating on processes.
8. Ensuring quality delivery aligned with standards, procedures, SLAs, and project plans.
9. Implementing governance and compliance procedures to identify and manage risks.
10. Contributing to project budgeting, controlling, and reporting.
11. Assisting in creating and executing change management plans to maximize adoption and minimize resistance.
12. Maintaining project documentation to support delivery and audit requirements.
13. Preparing project progress reports for executive audiences.
14. Supporting management of the Lend Data and Analytics Exco.
15. Supporting ad-hoc tasks within the office that align with skillsets.

Candidate Profile

Minimum Qualifications:

• Project Management, BCom Degree, or Information Management qualification.

Experience and Skills:

• 3-5 years relevant experience.
• Experience with Confluence, Miro-boards, CO-Pilot (advantageous).
• Senior stakeholder management exposure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Innovative mindset.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Networking and collaboration opportunities.
• Challenging work environment.
• Opportunities to innovate.

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Curious and courageous—driven to learn and brave enough to take on challenges.
• Obsessed with mastery—dedicated to becoming proficient and continuously improving.