Project Manager

Group Digital and Technology; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services group in Cape Town seeks a Project Manager to oversee project delivery from initiation to close-out. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in managing IT projects, preferably in a financial services environment. Key responsibilities include liaising with stakeholders, managing project scope and objectives, and ensuring alignment to business goals. Required qualifications include a Diploma in Project Management and relevant certifications like PMP. The role involves collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver exceptional service.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience managing end-to-end delivery of IT projects.
• Experience managing projects using Agile, Scrum, SAFe, and hybrid methods.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into business value.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall delivery of projects from initiation to close-out.
• Contribute to business case development for projects.
• Liaise with stakeholders to report on overall project progress.

Skills

Project Management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication planning

Education

Diploma in Project Management

Bachelor's Degree or Project Management Post Graduate qualifications

Certifications such as PMP, PRICE2, PMI-ACP

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Introduction

Through our client-facing brands the Momentum Group, with Multiply (wellness and rewards programme), and our other specialist brands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the group enables businesses and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations. We help people grow their savings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future. We help companies and organisation’s care for and reward their employees and members. Through our own network of advisers or via independent brokers and utilising new platforms Momentum Group provides practical financial solutions for people, communities, and businesses. We build and protect our clients' financial dreams. Visit us at www.momentumgroup.co.za

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Role Purpose

Manage the overall delivery of projects, from initiation to close-out, to meet the stated business objectives and benefits, in compliance with all relevant Governance, Risk and Audit requirements

Requirements

• Diploma in Project Management
• Bachlors Degree or Project management Post Graduate qualifications (preffered)
• Relevant Certifications such as PMP, PRICE2, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, SAFe, ITIL required
• 3 - 5 years experience managing end-to-end delivery of IT projects, preferably within the financial services ir insurance environment
• Experience managing projects using Agile, Scrum, SAFe and hybrid methods, with the ability ro pivot as per project requires
• Ability to translate technical requirements into business value and vice versa, ensuring mutual understanding and alignment.
• Experience with people change, communication planning, and embedding change across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience in projects involving automation, cloud adoption, data management, effienceies and optimisation (beneficial)
• Proficiency in tools such as MicroSoft Prohjectsand MicroSoft Office Suite
• Ability to thrive in high-pressure, regulated environments and adapt to rapidly evolving business and tech landscapes.

Duties & Responsibilities

INTERNAL PROCESS

• Contribute to and coordinate the investigation of the feasibility of projects that support the achievement of business objectives.
• Contribute to the development of relevant business cases for approval.
• Determine and document the project scope in collaboration with team and stakeholders, to ensure project deliverables and expectations are clearly articulated and aligned to business objectives.
• Determine and document project objectives and measures of success which will be used to evaluate project effectiveness.
• In collaboration with stakeholders develop project plans which identify and sequence the activities and timelines needed to successfully deliver the project objectives.
• Identify and manage dependencies between projects across the business.
• Identify risks and collaborate with stakeholders to manage the mitigation of risks.
• Liaise with various stakeholders to report on overall project progress, risks, issues as per Business Area-specific reporting requirements.
• Liaise with various stakeholders to sign-off minutes for project meetings and workshops.
• Analyse project-related data (issue logs, risk logs, action logs) to enable informed decision-making.
• Oversee and sign-off project plans, resource schedules, work hours, budgets and expenditures.
• Manage the project close out and the assessment of project effectiveness in order to make recommendations to improve project impact.
• Recommend the implementation of initiatives that address project shortcomings or areas of concern.

CLIENT

• Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver on service level agreements made with clients and internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure that client expectations are managed.
• Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility.
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.

PEOPLE

• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders.
• Positively influence and participate in change initiatives.
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge.
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas.
• Take ownership for driving career development.

FINANCE

• Contribute to the financial planning process within area / project.
• Identify opportunities to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.
• Manage financial and other company resources under your control with due respect.
• Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.

Competencies

• Examining Information
• Interacting with People
• Meeting Timescales
• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Establishing Rapport
• Managing Tasks
• Providing Insights
• Articulating Information