Remote Senior Project Manager Financial Services Tech

Placements24; Centurion; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives

Remote infrastructure

Health benefits

Professional development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager with deep experience in financial services IT to lead complex technology initiatives. This fully remote role supports a global team and focuses on delivering core banking, trading, and regulatory projects while ensuring regulatory compliance and data security.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets and timelines, and report to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in financial services IT.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Finance or related field.
• PMP or equivalent certification is a strong asset.
• Experience delivering projects related to core banking, trading, risk, or regulatory reporting.
• Knowledge of POPIA/FAIS/FICA regulations.
• Strong SDLC and Agile (Scrum/Kanban) knowledge.
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of technology projects within the financial services sector.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and resources effectively throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT teams, and third-party vendors to define project requirements and objectives.
• Develop and implement comprehensive project management plans, including risk management and communication strategies.
• Oversee the implementation of new financial software, systems, and integrations.
• Ensure all projects comply with relevant financial regulations and data security standards.
• Facilitate regular project status meetings and provide clear, concise reports to senior management.
• Manage cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Identify and resolve project issues and roadblocks promptly.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes and methodologies.

Skills

Project management

Financial services IT

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical & problem-solving

Remote collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Finance or related

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager with deep experience in financial services IT to lead complex technology initiatives. This fully remote role supports a global team and focuses on delivering core banking, trading, and regulatory projects while ensuring regulatory compliance and data security.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets and timelines, and report to senior leadership.