Project Manager

Cognia Law; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A law company in Cape Town seeks a skilled Project Manager to lead compliance and regulatory reform projects. You will be pivotal in developing project plans, managing teams, and fostering collaboration to navigate complex regulatory landscapes. Ideal candidates have strong leadership skills, project management experience, and proficiency in project management software. Join us to make a real impact in the legal sector.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of project management experience in professional services, exposure to compliance or regulatory reform projects is a strong advantage.
• Professional certification in project management is preferred; advanced certifications are an advantage but not mandatory.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with experience in guiding cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance and regulatory reform projects ensuring alignment with industry standards.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans including objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Foster strong relationships with financial teams and stakeholders.
• Establish project governance and manage risks proactively.
• Inspire and manage project teams to cultivate a high-performance culture.
• Drive solutions to adapt to regulatory changes.

Skills

Project Management Methodology

Construction Estimating

Project / Program Management

Microsoft Project

Project Management Software

Contracts

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Project Management, Business, Law, Finance or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Asana

Job description

Description

Join our dynamic team as a Project Manager and play a pivotal role in delivering transformative projects for our clients.

Role Description

Are you passionate about managing projects that ensure regulatory excellence and compliance At Cognia Law were looking for a skilled Project Managers to lead initiatives that help our clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes with confidence. You will be responsible for overseeing key compliance projects ensuring timely delivery and fostering collaboration across teams to achieve impactful outcomes.

Company Profile

Cognia seamlessly extends corporates banks and law firms legal capability to deliver sustainable outcomes. Our goal is to connect the legal sector moving it from a siloed approach to integrated partnerships. We help in-house legal teams by bringing simplicity to complex matters and replacing broken procedures with efficient processes.

Cognia is a Chambers-ranked law company which integrates how legal services are provided so our team partners clients and communities thrive together with people at the heart of what we do. We encourage our people to bring their whole self to work and focus on enabling them to realise their full potential.

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Role Responsibilities

• Lead compliance and regulatory reform projects ensuring they align with industry standards and internal policies.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans including objectives timelines resource allocation and deliverables.
• Foster strong relationships with financial teams cross-functional departments and external stakeholders keeping them informed and aligned.
• Establish robust project governance proactively managing risks dependencies and reporting progress to key stakeholders.
• Inspire and manage project teams cultivating a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Drive forward-looking solutions to adapt to changing regulations and implement meaningful reforms

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Project Management Business Law Finance or a related field.
• 35 years of project management experience in professional services with exposure to compliance or regulatory reform projects being a strong advantage
• Professional certification in project management (e.g. CAPM PRINCE2 or equivalent) is preferred. Advanced certifications (e.g. PMP PMI-ACP) are an advantage but not mandatory
• Strong leadership and team management skills with experience guiding cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication negotiation and stakeholder management skills including senior-level engagement.
• Proficiency with project management software such as Microsoft Project Jira or Asana.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and manage risks adapt to regulatory changes and solve complex problems under pressure.
• Client-focused mindset with a proven track record of delivering impactful outcomes in professional or client-facing environments.

Required Experience :

Key Skills

• Project Management Methodology
• Project / Program Management
• Construction Estimating
• Construction Experience
• PMBOK
• Visio
• Construction Management
• Project Management
• Project Management Software
• Microsoft Project
• Project Management Lifecycle
• Contracts

Employment Details

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1