Project Manager (Contract) (CPT)

DataFin; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global Asset Manager is seeking a Project Manager for a 9-month Fixed Term Contract. You will deliver strategic and regulatory change, manage risks, and lead cross-functional teams within a decentralized model. Candidates should have proven experience in managing change projects in Asset Management or Financial Services with a strong understanding of relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing cross-functional Change projects in Asset Management or Financial Services.
• Knowledge of regulatory changes (e.g., SFDR, EMIR, ESG regulations).
• Ability to influence and coordinate without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership and accountability for delivery of cross-divisional change initiatives.
• Create and manage comprehensive project plans.
• Lead and motivate Project teams to maximize achievement of objectives.

Skills

Project Management

Change Management

Risk Management

Job description

DELIVER strategic and regulatory change across the operating platform of a global Asset Manager seeking its next Project Manager. The team operates in a decentralised model, partnering with business leads to shape, coordinate, and implement change across multiple functions and geographies. You will manage risks and issues effectively, lead & motivate Project teams to maximize achievement of objectives while creating and managing comprehensive project plans that reflect requirements and delivery paths. The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing cross-functional Change projects in Asset Management or Financial Services including a track record of successful delivery on regulatory and industry-driven initiatives in either South Africa or the UK (e.g. SFDR, T+1 settlement change, EMIR, ESG regulations). Please note this is a 9-Month Fixed Term Contract.

DUTIES :

• Take ownership and accountability for delivery of cross-divisional change initiatives.
• Ensure cohesion and collaboration across delivery streams.
• Provide regular and appropriate communication of progress to key stakeholders and sponsors.
• Create and manage comprehensive project plans that reflect requirements and delivery paths.
• Ensure IT solutions (internal and external) satisfy business requirements and objectives.
• Manage risks and issues effectively, including appropriate escalation when these cannot be resolved within workstreams.
• Lead and motivate Project teams to maximize achievement of objectives.
• Facilitate effective communication across workstreams, business stakeholders and sponsors.
• Develop subject matter expertise as required to enable effective delivery, including maintaining awareness of regulatory changes affecting the business.
• Share knowledge, ideas and best practices with team members and industry peers.
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration across the Change team and business areas.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Proven experience managing cross-functional Change projects in Asset Management or Financial Services.
• A track record of successful delivery on regulatory and industry-driven initiatives in either South Africa or the UK (e.g. SFDR, T+1 settlement change, EMIR, ESG regulations).
• The ability to influence and coordinate without direct authority.
• Confidence to challenge constructively and hold stakeholders accountable.
• A calm, pragmatic approachespecially when projects shift or priorities conflict.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management and delivery controls in a regulated environment.

ATTRIBUTES :

• The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships.
• Driven by results.
• Ability to recognise and embrace change.
• A client focused and collaborative approach.
• High conviction and be comfortable sharing opinions.
• Able to analyse, interpret and assimilate information.
• A curiosity about technology and its potential to drive innovation.

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

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