Project Manager

Data Centrix; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution based in Pretoria is seeking a high-calibre Project Management professional for a 12-month contract. This role involves clarifying project priorities with stakeholders, developing comprehensive Project Management plans, and engaging with senior stakeholders to drive meaningful change. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or similar, a project management qualification, and five to eight years of relevant experience, preferably in a banking environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum five to eight years experience in project/programme management.
• Solid knowledge of project management discipline.
• Experience in a banking environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Clarify specific program priorities and resources with stakeholders.
• Develop Project Management plans and material.
• Engage with stakeholders to obtain buy-in for the project initiative.
• Proactively identify issues and risks.
• Facilitate the building of a project culture and capacity.

Skills

Project Management knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Risk management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or equivalent qualification

Project Management qualification

Job description

SUMMARY

Are you ready to make a real impact in one of South Africa’s leading banking institutions? Our client, a major bank based in Pretoria, is seeking a high-calibre Project Management professional to join their team on an exciting 12-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of strategic, enterprise-wide initiatives where your expertise will directly influence business outcomes. We are looking for a driven, confident, and results-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys engaging with senior stakeholders, and is passionate about delivering meaningful change within a complex banking landscape.

POSITION INFO

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or an equivalent qualification at NQF7 level
• Project Management qualification
• Solid knowledge of project management discipline
• A minimum of five to eight years' experience in project/programme management
• Experience in a environment advantageous

RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare for Projects

• Clarifies and agrees the specific programme priorities, activities, and resources with the business and respective stakeholders;
• Assesses the project impact and readiness for project initiative, identifying key barriers;
• Develops Project Management plans (e.g. stakeholders’ management, training, coaching, communications, and resistance management);
• Develops Project Management material and content with the assistance of the appropriate Specialists;
• Engages with stakeholders to obtain buy-in to the project initiative; and
• Incorporates successful Project Management solutions from other initiatives into Project plans.

Executes the Projects

• Promotes the need for and benefits of Project Management as part of the Project initiative;
• Drives the development and delivery of business cases for the programme;
• Prepares the business cases and submissions to the respective governance committees for investment approval;
• Selects appropriate pilot sites and tests Project Management plan/activities at pilot site to ensure appropriateness for further roll-out in business unit;
• Executes Project Management plan in line with project initiative scope and budget;
• Executes specific activities with allocated resources to achieve Project Management plan;
• Manages the impact of the Project initiative at business until level;
• Provides feedback to stakeholders on Project initiative progress and risks;
• Facilitates the resolution of resistance and barriers to the Project initiative;
• Implement the Project;
• Ensures effective transfer of ownership of the Project to business and support areas;
• Assists the business to “own” the Project initiative and commit to its reinforcement;
• Evaluates Project initiative through post implementation review; and
• Accepts responsibility for the measurement of benefits realisation for Project initiative.

Project Management

• Project manages the Project Management plan;
• Proactively identifies issues and risks (conscience of the project), providing feedback to Project Management Programme Manager;
• Manages Project Management activities in line with other initiative components (e.g. technology and process);
• Continually reviews and revises Project Management staffing, timelines, and scope; and
• Assigns and manages the outputs of Project Management consultants assigned to the Project.

Administration

• Provides updated actual and estimated hours and timelines, as well as expenses incurred and anticipated, to Project Management Programme Manager;
• Ensures timeous administration in the Project Management areas of training, communication; and
• Provides progress reports to the Project Management Programme Manager.

Integration and Capacity building

• Facilitates the building of a project culture and Project management capability in the business unit;
• Shares learnings from Project initiatives across the project community to enable knowledge management;
• Keeps abreast of leading-edge Project Management practices and tools;
• Revises the Project Management approach to include best practice and improved efficiencies; and
• Works with the Programme Manager to optimise the assignment of Project resources.