It Project Manager Ii

Fnb Namibia; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent banking institution in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager II to drive business change and manage technology projects. This role requires 5+ years of project management experience, particularly within the banking sector. Candidates should have a formal project management qualification and experience with Climate Risk and ESG. The position supports the recruitment of individuals with disabilities and operates in line with the company's Employment Equity plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT Project Management experience.
• Experience running technology/technical projects.
• Experience in the banking industry.

Responsibilities

• Drive business change through structured implementation and delivery of projects.
• Build working relationships across teams to enhance collaboration.
• Manage teams within defined processes and act as a technical coach.

Job description

IT Project Manager II – Johannesburg – Posted Today – End Date: November 7, 2025

Responsibilities

• Drive business change that delivers value through structured implementation and delivery of projects against time, resource, money, and scope constraints.
• Build and maintain working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration, and innovation.
• Effectively implement change management practices, processes, and procedures and ensure optimal understanding and acceptance.
• Continuously develop own expertise in industry and subject matter, and apply it in an area of specialization.
• Manage teams within defined processes, set required performance parameters, and act as a technical coach where required.
• Implement people resource planning in line with delivery and performance objectives, on budget, and in partnership with specialized areas.
• Continuously monitor actual project and process turnaround times and quality standards and resolve issues speedily to enhance effective client service delivery.
• Manage and advise on projects from beginning to end in alignment with organisational methods and governance guidelines.
• Contribute to the development of project budgets, control, and report on budgeted resources to meet project objectives.
• Compile and maintain relevant project documentation in accordance with agreed procedures and methodologies to support project delivery and comply with audit requirements.
• Apply necessary discretion and judgement to diagnose symptoms, causes and effects, and to make decisions to overcome problems and provide solutions.
• Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycles.
• Apply knowledge of products, techniques, and related processes to manage a team's task execution on quality and time.
• Direct, control, coordinate, and optimise budgeted resources (including people, procurement, systems, time, and budget) to meet specific objectives and deliver agreed results in accordance with a defined project lifecycle or process.

Qualifications

• Formal IT Project Management course / certificate / university module.
• 5+ years of IT Project Management experience.
• Experience running technology / technical projects.
• Experience with Climate Risk and/or ESG Environment, Social, and Governance.
• Experience in the banking industry.
• Minimum qualification: completed relevant undergrad degree or diploma.
• Preferred qualification: postgraduate degree.

Job Details

Applications will not be accepted on or after the closing date indicated below. Please submit your application before the closing date.

Closing date: November 7, 2025.

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan.

The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order to fulfil this purpose, candidates may disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless required by law to disclose it to other parties.