Senior Manager: Delivery Lead

Absa Group; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group in Africa is seeking a Senior Manager: Delivery Lead. This full-time remote role involves developing tactical strategies and ensuring operational implementation aligned with project management methodologies. The ideal candidate will have experience in card acquiring programmes and strong stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering card acquiring or acceptance programmes.
• Roles such as Programme Manager, Product Owner, or PMO are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects aimed at enhancing strategic performance.
• Monitor project progress at all stages to ensure objectives are met.
• Manage teams to meet deadlines effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Advanced Diploma in Commerce

Advanced Diploma in Management Studies

Job description

Senior Manager: Delivery Lead

Position Details

Apply for this remote position with a Hybrid work arrangement, located in Sandton. It is a Full-time role, posted on Posted Yesterday. The application deadline is May 22, 2025 (7 days remaining). The job requisition ID is R-15975213.

Company Overview

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together… one story at a time.

With over 100 years of history, our bank is a local institution with regional and international expertise. Joining us means being part of an exciting growth journey, helping to shape our future as a proud African group.

Job Summary

The role involves developing tactical strategies and delivery plans, establishing associated practices, and ensuring operational implementation aligned with project management methodologies, governance, and delivery objectives.

Additionally, the role requires providing advanced project management services and maintaining strong operational business relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Programme Management: Oversee projects aimed at enhancing strategic performance.
• Project Management: Monitor project progress at all stages to ensure objectives are met.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain high quality standards throughout the delivery process.
• Timelines: Manage teams to meet deadlines effectively.
• Stakeholder Management: Identify and engage stakeholders appropriately.
• Managing Others: Ensure effective management of team members.

Experience Requirements

Experience in delivering card acquiring or acceptance programmes in roles such as Programme Manager, Product Owner, or PMO is essential.

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas in Business, Commerce, or Management Studies are required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity employer. In line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to candidates from designated groups to promote demographic diversity.

Note: Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to fill the position.

About Us

Absa Group Limited is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and is one of Africa’s largest diversified financial services groups.

We offer a range of financial products and services across various banking sectors and have a presence in multiple African countries, as well as offices internationally.