Project Manager

QE Services IT Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT recruitment firm based in South Africa is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead the HFM upgrade project. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of project management experience, preferably in large-scale IT or finance projects, and demonstrate strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies is required. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams and providing updates to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of project management experience in IT or finance.
• Experience leading HFM projects (upgrades, implementations, or migrations).
• Proficiency in project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of the HFM upgrade project.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Provide regular updates to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Information Systems, or related field

PMP or PRINCE2 certification

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Job description

My client based in Pinelands (Cape Town) is currently looking for a Senior Project Manager to join them on a fixed term contract

IT / Finance

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of the HFM upgrade project, from initiation to post-implementation support
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including finance, IT, vendors, and external consultants
• Ensure alignment with our clients governance, compliance, and reporting standards
• Manage risks, issues, and dependencies proactively
• Provide regular updates to senior stakeholders and executive sponsors
• Ensure quality assurance and testing protocols are followed
• Drive change management and user adoption strategies
  
  

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field advantageous
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification preferred
• Oracle HFM or EPM-related certifications are advantageous
• Minimum 8-10 years of project management experience in large-scale IT or finance projects
• Proven experience leading HFM projects (upgrades, implementations, or migrations)
• Experience working in financial services or insurance sectors is highly advantageous
• Familiarity with Oracle EPM suite and integration with other financial systems
• Strong understanding of Oracle Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) architecture and functionality
• Knowledge of financial consolidation and reporting processes
• Experience with project scope related to Smart View, FDMEE or other Oracle EPM tools that interact with HFM
• Knowledge of cloud migration
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Fluid)
• Understanding of data migration, system integration, and UAT processes
• Experience with Waterfall and Agile methodologies
  
  

Competencies

• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities
• High attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Comfortable presenting to executive leadership and steering committees
  
  

If you are ready for the next exciting step in your career, and would like to apply, please send us your updated CV to review

Desired Skills

• MS Project
• Jira
• Project plan
• Microsoft Project
• Project Management
• Project budget
• Managing Project Budgets
• Project Delivery
• Project resources
• Project management process