Project Manager

Nedbank; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee small projects, ensuring they meet quality, budget, and time constraints. In this role, you will collaborate closely with product managers and delivery teams to translate project requirements into actionable tasks. Your expertise in Agile methodologies and stakeholder engagement will be crucial in driving project success and fostering a culture of transformation within the organization. If you're passionate about project management and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing small to medium-sized projects.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and change management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, track, and control project activities to meet goals.
• Manage project budgets and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Stakeholder Engagement

Budget Management

Change Management

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Project Management

PMP Certification

Tools

JIRA

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Family

Project, Process and Product

Career Stream

Projects

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Self : Technical

Job Purpose

To plan, track, monitor and control activities of small projects to ensure that project goals / objectives are accomplished within the prescribed time frame, agreed quality and funding parameters enabled through Nedbank project methodologies and people management.

The Project Manager will also ensure the team is working on the right tasks at the right time, working closely with the product manager to translate epics, stories, and other items on the sprint list into actionable tasks for the delivery team.

Job Responsibilities

1. Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g., staff surveys etc.).
2. Participate and support corporate social responsibility initiatives for the achievement of key business strategies.
3. Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance processes, systems, and policies; support implementation of new processes, policies, and systems.
4. Ensure accurate cost estimation based on coverage of customer requirements and project scope.
5. Manage project budget within mandate.
6. Deliver projects on target within due date, budget, and according to scope and project governance.
7. Ensure traceability of defined benefits throughout the project lifecycle and escalate deviations.
8. Identify project stakeholders; communicate roles; define participation levels; manage stakeholder engagement strategies.
9. Manage each stakeholder group actively through the change cycle.
10. Manage business change, impact across processes, systems, and technology.
11. Understand roles, behaviors, and operations; define strategies in the project schedule.
12. Coach customers and management on process and system changes; lead change management processes.
13. Capture client needs accurately; obtain stakeholder sign-off.
14. Ensure satisfactory post-implementation review and final sign-off.
15. Stay informed on legislation and industry changes affecting the role.
16. Understand and demonstrate Nedbank's vision and values.
17. Improve personal capability through training and career development.
18. Ensure successful implementation of Agile in software projects, providing expert guidance.
19. Engage and facilitate with diverse stakeholders, building professional relationships.
20. Use quality metrics and project status reports to communicate effectively.
21. Perform retrospectives and adapt as necessary post-implementation.