Project Manager - Financial Services Transformation

Placements24; Sandton; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Generous leave and study leave

Hybrid work arrangements

Exposure to cutting-edge fintech

Career advancement opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks an accomplished Project Manager to lead major transformation initiatives across digital banking, regulatory compliance, and FinTech implementations. The role is hybrids of in-office collaboration and remote work, aimed at modernizing operations within a premier financial services institution.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of PM experience in financial services, strong leadership, and a deep understanding of regulatory requirements (FICA/POPIA).

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of project management experience in financial services or banking projects.
• Proven experience with digital transformation, regulatory compliance (FICA/POPIA), or FinTech implementations.
• Excellent understanding of financial products, services, and industry best practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex transformation projects in financial services.
• Define objectives, scope, deliverables, and success metrics with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed plans with timelines, budgets, resources, and risk strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including IT, ops, compliance, and business units.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, industry standards, and internal policies.
• Proactively manage risks and issues with mitigation plans.
• Communicate project status and challenges clearly to stakeholders.
• Oversee vendor selection and management for services/tech.
• Drive adoption of new processes and technologies post-implementation.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

PM software proficiency

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a leading institution within the financial services sector, is seeking an accomplished Project Manager to drive significant transformation initiatives. This role will focus on projects related to digital banking, regulatory compliance, process optimization, and the implementation of new financial technologies. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the financial services landscape, coupled with a proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects from inception to successful completion. This hybrid role offers a blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, enabling you to contribute effectively to critical business objectives in Sandton, Gauteng . You will play a key role in modernizing operations and enhancing service delivery within a prestigious organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex transformation projects within the financial services domain.
• Define project objectives, scope, deliverables, and success metrics in collaboration with business stakeholders and senior management.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Coordinate and guide multi-disciplinary project teams, including IT, operations, compliance, and business units.
• Ensure projects comply with all relevant financial regulations, industry standards, and internal policies.
• Manage project risks and issues proactively, implementing effective mitigation and resolution plans.
• Communicate project status, progress, and potential challenges clearly and concisely to all stakeholders.
• Oversee vendor selection and management for project-related services and technology.
• Drive the adoption of new processes and technologies resulting from project implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of project management experience, with a strong focus on financial services or banking sector projects.
• Proven experience managing projects related to digital transformation, regulatory compliance (e.g., FICA, POPIA), or FinTech implementations.
• Excellent understanding of financial products, services, and industry best practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work model, balancing office-based collaboration with remote flexibility.
• Experience working in or with the Sandton financial hub is highly desirable.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or FRM are advantageous.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund, and group life insurance benefits.
• Generous annual leave and study leave opportunities.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement within the financial services industry.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Exposure to cutting-edge financial technologies and strategic initiatives.
• Dynamic and professional working environment in a prime location.