Project Manager

The Hiring House; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Johannesburg is looking for an experienced Project Manager with at least 6 years in project management, emphasizing IT systems implementation and financial services. This role involves overseeing project execution, managing budgets, and vendor relationships. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree and relevant project management qualifications, with PMP certification as a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in project management.
• Strong capabilities in IT systems implementation.
• Financial services background is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project execution and management.
• Plan project portfolios effectively.
• Manage vendors and service providers.

Skills

Project Portfolio Planning

People Management

Project Budget Management

Vendor and Service Provider Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Project Management Qualification

PMP certification

Job description

Key Performance Areas

• Project Portfolio Planning
• People Management
• Project Execution Oversight and Management
• Vendor and Service Provider Management
• Project Budget Management

Required Minimum Education / Training

Bachelors Degree

Acknowledged Project Management Qualification

Project Management certification (Prince -2; PBBOK or equivalent) - (Advantageous)

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus (Advantageous)

Required Minimum Work Experience

At least 6 years experience

Sound knowledge of project management experience with strong capabilities in the IT systems implementation environment

Financial services background will be advantageous.

Technical Competency Requirements

In-depth knowledge of Project Management as a discipline

Knowledge of pension fund governance frameworks

Strong background in business skills, management, budgeting and analysis