Financial Tech Project Lead: Process Improvement

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead technology initiatives in Port Elizabeth. You will drive the full project lifecycle from initiation to deployment and post-implementation support in the financial services sector.

The ideal candidate will understand financial systems, agile methods and proven ability to manage complex projects with precision and efficiency, delivering innovations that enhance competitive edge.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in financial services.
• Strong knowledge of agile methodologies and project delivery.
• Experience navigating regulatory/compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project lifecycles for financial services initiatives.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, timelines, budgets.
• Lead cross-functional teams including analysts, developers, compliance.
• Oversee execution to ensure on-time delivery within budget and quality.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks and issues with mitigation.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Financial services domain

Job description

WhatJobs Direct seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead technology initiatives in Port Elizabeth. You will drive the full project lifecycle from initiation to deployment and post-implementation support in the financial services sector.

The ideal candidate will understand financial systems, agile methods and proven ability to manage complex projects with precision and efficiency, delivering innovations that enhance competitive edge.