Project Manager

Group Digital And Technology; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services group in Gauteng is looking for a Project Manager to oversee project delivery from initiation to close-out. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management qualifications and experience in overseeing IT projects within a regulated environment. The role involves collaborating with multiple stakeholders and ensuring alignment to business objectives. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage project deliverables and adherence to business objectives.
• Coordinate feasibility investigations and develop business cases.
• Liaise with stakeholders on project progress and issues.

Skills

Project Management

Agile methodologies

Communication planning

Risk management

Data management

Education

Diploma in Project Management

Bachelor's Degree

Relevant Certifications (PMP, Scrum Master)

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 organisations 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.

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
• Bachelor's Degree or Project Management Post Graduate qualifications (preferred)
• 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 or insurance environment
• Experience managing projects using Agile, Scrum, SAFe and hybrid methods, with the ability to pivot as per project requirements
• 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, efficiencies and optimisation (beneficial)
• Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Project and 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 appropriately