Project Manager

Indsafri; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in South Africa seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead enterprise-wide projects in the banking sector. Responsibilities include developing project plans, managing risks, and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of project management experience within the banking or financial services sector, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills. Join a team focused on delivering successful projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of project management experience.
• Proven experience within the banking or financial services sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans including scope, objectives, and timelines.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of projects across banking systems.
• Engage with internal stakeholders and manage expectations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
• Allocate and manage project resources effectively.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports.

Skills

Strong leadership

Excellent communication

Effective communication strategies

Job description

To plan, direct, and coordinate enterprise-wide projects within the banking environment, ensuring alignment with business strategy, regulatory requirements, and operational objectives. The Project Manager will lead end-to-end delivery of projects, develop detailed project plans, manage risks, and ensure optimal allocation of resources to achieve successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans including scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables
• Align projects with banking business strategy, digital transformation initiatives, and regulatory requirements
• Define KPIs and success metrics for each project

Project Execution & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end delivery of projects across banking systems (e.g., core banking, payments, digital channels)
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including IT, operations, compliance, and business units
• Track progress and ensure timely delivery within scope and budget

Stakeholder Management

• Engage with internal stakeholders such as business leaders, risk, compliance, and IT teams
• Act as the primary point of contact for project updates and escalations
• Manage expectations and ensure alignment across all parties

Risk & Compliance Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, particularly in relation to regulatory and compliance requirements
• Ensure adherence to banking regulations, governance frameworks, and internal policies
• Develop contingency plans to address potential issues

Resource & Budget Management

• Allocate and manage project resources effectively
• Monitor project budgets and control costs
• Coordinate with vendors, third-party providers, and consultants where applicable

Reporting & Governance

• Prepare and present regular project status reports to senior management
• Maintain project documentation, including risk logs, issue trackers, and change requests
• Ensure adherence to project management methodologies and governance standards

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of project management experience
• Proven experience within the banking or financial services sector

Skills

• strong leadership
• Excellent Communication
• Effective communication strategies