Project Manager (Intermediate)

Parvana; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Parvana is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end planning and delivery of software and financial systems projects from Johannesburg, offering a hybrid/remote working arrangement. You will drive Agile delivery, coordinate stakeholders, monitor milestones and risks, and ensure delivery within scope, time, and budget while maintaining open communication.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in financial systems project management, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and a

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in IT, Business, or Finance is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in financial systems and software development.
• Experience in Trust or Pension/Retirement Fund industries is a strong advantage.
• Strong problem-solving, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, implementation and delivery of software and financial systems projects.
• Drive Agile delivery across workstreams with daily stand-ups, planning, and retrospectives.
• Be the main contact for client stakeholders and internal delivery teams, providing progress updates.
• Monitor milestones, identify delays, and implement corrective actions to stay on track.
• Identify, track and manage dependencies, risks, and blockers to support development teams.
• Champion delivery best practices and improve project management workflows.

Skills

Project management

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Education

Degree/Diploma in IT, Business, or Finance

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Confluence

Job description

Location: Johannesburg | Work Type: Hybrid / Remote | Job ID: J107264

About our client:

Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling of togetherness, trust and respect and are always looking to support employees' continuous learning. Using Agile, they provide diverse services with a focus on research, innovation and improvement.

What you will be doing:

• Lead and coordinate the end-to-end planning, implementation, and delivery of software and financial systems projects, ensuring adherence to quality, timeline, and scope standards.
  
• Drive Agile delivery frameworks across project workstreams, facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
  
• Act as the main point of contact for key client stakeholders and internal delivery teams, maintaining open communication channels and providing regular progress updates.
  
• Proactively monitor project progress against key milestones, identify potential delays early, and implement corrective measures to keep delivery on track.
  
• Identify, track, and manage project dependencies, risks, and blockers, ensuring swift resolution to support development teams.
  
• Champion delivery best practices and continually contribute to improving project management workflows and standards.
  

What our client is looking for:

• A relevant tertiary qualification (Degree or Diploma in IT, Business, or Finance) is preferred.
  
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in financial systems and software development environments.
  
• Knowledge and experience within the Trust and/or Pension / Retirement Fund industry is a strong advantage.
  
• Strong critical thinking and proactive problem-solving abilities.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across technical and business stakeholders.
  
• High level of enthusiasm, adaptability, and dedication to successful outcomes.