Finance Ops Senior Project Manager – Cape Town (On‑Site)

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contribution

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead critical business operations projects on-site in Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA. You will plan, execute, and close initiatives spanning process improvements, system implementations, and strategic objectives.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in PM within financial services, PMP/Prince2, strong leadership and stakeholder management, and proficiency with MS Project and JIRA.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• PMP or Prince2 certification is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of project management experience in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex business operations projects.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Manage risks, issues, and changes throughout the lifecycle.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and ensure quality outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Reporting

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration or Finance

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead critical business operations projects on-site in Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA. You will plan, execute, and close initiatives spanning process improvements, system implementations, and strategic objectives.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in PM within financial services, PMP/Prince2, strong leadership and stakeholder management, and proficiency with MS Project and JIRA.