FinTech Project Leader - Hybrid, Banking Tech Innovation

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary with bonuspotential

Health, retirement and wellness benefi

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead critical technology initiatives within the financial services space. You will oversee full project lifecycles, align delivery with regulatory requirements, and drive complex IT programs to successful completion.

The role requires 7+ years in financial services technology, strong leadership and stakeholder management, and a hybrid work arrangement balancing on-site and remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in project management with a strong focus on financial services technology.
• Proven track record delivering complex IT projects in banking, investment, or insurance sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations (e.g., POPIA, FICA) and PM methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects within the financial services sector.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with scope, resources, budgets, and timelines.
• Manage cross-functional teams including analysts, developers, testers, and operations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate clear communication with senior management, business units, and vendors.
• Monitor performance against KPIs and report on progress and budget adherence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Agile

Waterfall

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or related field

Tools

Agile

Waterfall

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead critical technology initiatives within the financial services space. You will oversee full project lifecycles, align delivery with regulatory requirements, and drive complex IT programs to successful completion.

The role requires 7+ years in financial services technology, strong leadership and stakeholder management, and a hybrid work arrangement balancing on-site and remote collaboration.