Senior Operational Transformation Project Manager

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a Senior Project Manager specializing in operational transformation to lead complex change initiatives within the financial services sector. You will drive end-to-end programs, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure delivery aligned with strategic goals.

The role requires a strong background in project management, change management, and stakeholder engagement, with experience in financial services.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 7+ years of project management experience with operational transformation.
• Proven track record delivering complex cross-functional programs on time and budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end operational transformation projects from initiation to closure.
• Define scope, objectives, deliverables and success criteria with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans with timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Manage project teams and ensure effective collaboration and performance.
• Identify risks and issues; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Oversee implementation of new processes and technologies.
• Communicate status to stakeholders and senior management regularly.
• Facilitate workshops and requirements gathering with business users.
• Drive change management to ensure adoption of new processes in Stellenbosch.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

MS Project/Jira

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration

Master's degree in Operations Management

Master's degree in Information Technology

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a Senior Project Manager specializing in operational transformation to lead complex change initiatives within the financial services sector. You will drive end-to-end programs, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure delivery aligned with strategic goals.

The role requires a strong background in project management, change management, and stakeholder engagement, with experience in financial services.