Intermediate Project Manager

A 1 L; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking an experienced Intermediate Project Manager for a 6-month contract in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience, particularly in logical access management and SSO technologies. Key responsibilities include leading cross-functional projects and delivering scalable solutions. Preferred qualifications include relevant project management certification and experience with IAM frameworks.

Qualifications

• Project Management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, CAPM or Agile PM) preferred.
• Security or IAM-related certifications (e.g. CISM, CISSP or similar) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects within the financial domain.
• Deliver secure, compliant, and scalable solutions.

Skills

Project management experience

Logical Access Management principles

SSO technologies

Managing cross-functional teams

Project management methodologies

Proficiency in project tools

Excellent communication skills

Translating technical requirements

Education

Project Management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2)

Tools

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Confluence

Smartsheet

Job description

Our client in the financial sector is looking for an Intermediate Project Manager on a contract duration of 6 months.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead and coordinate cross-functional projects within the financial domain with a strong emphasis on logical access management and single sign-on implementations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing medium-scale projects aligning stakeholders and delivering secure compliant and scalable solutions.

Required Skills & Experience

• 35 years of project management experience preferably in financial services or fintech
• Strong understanding of Logical Access Management principles and SSO technologies (e.g. Okta Azure AD Ping Identity)
• Familiarity with IAM frameworks and tools (e.g. SailPoint CyberArk ForgeRock)
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and third-party vendors
• Solid grasp of project management methodologies (Agile Waterfall or Hybrid)
• Proficiency in project tools (e.g. MS Project JIRA Confluence Smartsheet)
• Excellent communication stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to translate technical requirements into business outcomes

Qualifications

• Project Management certification (e.g. PMP PRINCE2 CAPM or Agile PM) preferred
• Security or IAM-related certifications (e.g. CISM CISSP or similar) are a plus

Required Experience :

Key Skills

• Abinitio
• CCNA
• Account Development
• Cost Estimation
• Events Management
• Financial Consulting

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1