Project Manager

FNB South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in banking seeks a Project Manager to direct and coordinate projects while applying governance structures and methodologies. The ideal candidate should have a qualification in Project Management and experience in managing projects from start to finish while ensuring budget and scope adherence. With a focus on effective communication and analytical skills, this role aims to enhance service delivery through strategic planning and execution.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant experience in project management.
• Ability to apply analytical solutions to business problems.
• Positive can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Directing and coordinating projects ensuring objectives are met.
• Managing resources throughout different project lifecycle stages.
• Complying with governance in terms of legislative and audit requirements.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Business acumen

Time management

Cost management

Education

Preferred qualification in Project Management

Tools

MS Projects

Job description

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Job Description

Hello Project Manager, IWelcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables.

We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen. As part of our talented team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious.

Now's the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change. The Project Manager is responsible for directing and coordinating projects by applying governance structures, methodologies, reporting dashboards, and relevant project management applications to ensure that project objectives are met.

This role manages resources throughout the different project lifecycle stages. Manages project prioritization on departmental and divisional levels. Are you someone who can align project activities to business goals and manage project targets and budget goals, whilst ensuring effective control of costs to increase cost efficiency through projects? Keep project sponsors and other key stakeholders informed of project progress and other relevant project information. Enable service delivery through implementing systems and processes to improve service with the most effective projects and implement quality systems and metrics for measuring project success. Comply with governance in terms of legislative and audit requirements.

Participate in the planning, designing, development, and maintenance of project deliverables by obtaining and documenting quotes/bids, evaluating proposals for specification compliance, and making recommendations. Review and/or inspect work for quality, accuracy, and completeness. Supervise and coordinate all project-related services by implementing all maintenance and general procurement of materials and parts, scheduling services or installations, and overseeing that such services, repairs, or installations are accomplished in a safe and timely manner.

Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget and scope by producing project plans, managing, driving, and facilitating the delivery through various work streams and work stream leaders of the project. Improve business decisions by providing accurate and reliable business intelligence (information) together with analyzing trends and data of all projects. Manage scope change, change control, project administration, and document management. Manage personal development to increase own skills and competencies.

Personal Attributes

• Effective communication skills
• Able to solve complex analytical problems
• High level of business acumen
• Able to apply analytical solutions to business problems
• Positive can-do attitude

You Will Be An Ideal Candidate If You

• Have a preferred qualification in Project Management
• Have 3-5 years' relevant experience
• Possess skills in project management, planning, organizing, time management, and cost management
• Technical skills include MS Projects for planning

We Can Be a Match If You Are

• Curious & courageous — driven by wanting to learn more and brave enough
• Obsessed with mastery — constantly pushing yourself to improve

If you're interested in taking the next step, we look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

Note: Applications will not be accepted after 05/07/2025. All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. Candidates can disclose disability information voluntarily, which will be kept confidential unless required by law.