Senior Digital Transformation Lead – Finance (Sandton)

Placements24; Sandton; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.800.000 - 2.400.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Executive-level compensation

Executive health benefits (private)

Generous annual leave

Executive training & leadership

Pension fund/retirement benefits

Premium office facilities

High-visibility, impactful role

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng seeks a Lead Project Manager to drive digital transformation initiatives within a premier financial services organization. You will lead cross-functional teams and manage large-scale IT-centric projects to modernize platforms and enhance customer experience.

The role requires a strategic mindset, strong leadership, and expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, with 10+ years of experience in financial services.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years progressive experience in project management, with at least 5 years leading large-scale digital transformation or IT-centric projects.
• Proven experience within the financial services industry, with deep understanding of regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated success managing complex cross-functional projects with strategic impact.
• Expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies and tools.
• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to navigate complex organisational structures and drive change in a corporate setting like Sandton, Gauteng.
• Experience with digital technologies such as AI, machine learning, big data, cloud computing, and mobile applications.

Aufgaben

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of digital transformation projects, including digital platforms, data analytics, and process automation.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project roadmaps, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.
• Direct and mentor project teams comprised of business analysts, IT specialists, developers, and change management professionals.
• Ensure alignment of digital initiatives with overall business strategy and objectives.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across all levels of the organization, ensuring clear communication and buy-in.
• Oversee the integration of new digital solutions with existing systems and processes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum benefit realization.
• Champion change management efforts to facilitate the adoption of new technologies and processes by employees and customers.
• Monitor project performance and deliver regular progress reports to senior leadership.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile

Waterfall

Strategic thinking

Digital transformation

Ausbildung

Master's degree (MBA/IT/CS or related)

Tools

PM methodologies

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng seeks a Lead Project Manager to drive digital transformation initiatives within a premier financial services organization. You will lead cross-functional teams and manage large-scale IT-centric projects to modernize platforms and enhance customer experience.

The role requires a strategic mindset, strong leadership, and expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, with 10+ years of experience in financial services.