Senior Project Manager

Sanlam; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Cape Town is seeking a Project Manager to oversee IT and business projects. The role requires extensive experience in project management, particularly in digital transformation within a financial services context. Candidates should have strong organizational and communication skills, a project management qualification, and at least 8 years of relevant experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company committed to employee growth and development.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Comprehensive training programs

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Project Management or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Project Management.
• Experience in managing digital transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT and Business projects from initiation to closure.
• Communicate project status and risks to stakeholders.
• Build relationships with project stakeholders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Performance-driven

Communication skills

Client service orientation

Education

PM Diploma or PM Degree

PRINCE2 or PMP certification

Tools

Project Management Tools

Job description

Who are we?

Glacier by Sanlam brings together leading experts and respected financial services companies to meet clients’ investment needs. We deliver focused investment services through specialist teams, partner with acclaimed financial intermediaries and pride ourselves on our superior products and solutions and high quality service. We offer a comprehensive range of investment solutions, designed to assist in the creation and preservation of wealth. Our offering encompasses local investments, including fixed term investments and investments with guarantees, international investments, retirement saving solutions, and retirement income solutions. While each solution has its own distinct purpose, they all share the world‑class quality and commitment that have come to distinguish Glacier.

What will you do?

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will be part of a team of project managers who are all responsible for the management of Business and IT projects, ensuring on time quality delivery according to agreed business requirements and parameters.

Key Outcomes

• Management and administration of IT and Business projects with respect to scope, timelines, resourcing and risks to ensure delivery according to agreed project parameters
• Communication of strategic vision, business benefits and value to be gained by achieving the project objectives to project team members and beyond project team, including reporting of project status and risks to all stakeholders
• Setting and management of expectations relating to projects
• Building and managing relationships with project stakeholders, including internal and external clients, to ensure operational service delivery is maintained and business impact minimised
• Planning, co‑ordination and facilitation of project work according to agreed priorities
• Management of project delivery, progress tracking, project risks and issues management
• Management of changes to the agreed project scope and/or timeline to preserve business commitments and re‑alignment of project objectives with regards to scope and timeline in the event of change

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications within the field of Project Management, such as PM Diploma, PM degree,
  PRINCE2 qualification or PMP, will be an advantage.
• Experience in managing digital transformation projects/programs will be advantageous.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Project Management with demonstrable ability to apply any methodology or tool suited to the context and nature of the project and environment.
• At least 5 years’ experience within a financial services company within an IT development environment using Agile methodologies will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of and competent in applying project management principles.
• Knowledge of business products and processes and systems development life cycles.

Competencies

• Proficiency in organising, co‑ordinating and collaborating across diverse teams and perspectives
• Problem‑solving thinking skills
• Performance driven and results oriented
• Communication skills and well versed in verbal and writing abilities
• Work equally well independently and as part of a team
• Contributing to team success
• Client service oriented
• Influencing and gaining commitment
• Negotiating skills
• Adaptability

Attributes

• Honesty, integrity and respect
• Positive enthusiastic can‑do attitude
• Teaming
• Persistence and resilience
• Driven to perform under pressure

What will make you successful in this role?

Qualification and Experience Degree or Diploma with 8 to 12 years related experience.

Knowledge and Skills Project Planning Service standards and business requirements Project Management Tools Reporting and Administration Quality, compliance and accreditation

Personal Attributes Directs work - Contributing through others Manages complexity - Contributing through others Plans and aligns - Contributing through others Optimises work processes - Contributing through others

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

• Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others
• Customer focus - Contributing through others
• Drives results - Contributing through others
• Collaborates - Contributing through others
• Being resilient - Contributing through others

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.