Project Manager

Cognia Law; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading law company in Cape Town as a Project Manager, where you'll spearhead compliance and regulatory reform projects. With responsibilities that include developing project plans and fostering collaboration across departments, this role seeks a results-driven professional with a strong background in project management and compliance. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Project Management or a related field, along with 3-5 years of experience in similar roles.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of project management experience in professional services.
• Professional certification in project management (e.g., CAPM, PRINCE2) preferred.
• Client-focused mindset with proven track record.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance and regulatory reform projects aligned with industry standards.
• Develop comprehensive project plans including objectives and timelines.
• Foster strong relationships with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Asana

Job 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, we're 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.

For more information, please visit www.cognialaw.com

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

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Project Management, Business, Law, Finance, or a related field
• 3-5+ 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.