Senior Project Manager

Mindworx Consulting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Senior Project Manager to lead an Oracle Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) upgrade. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in project management, particularly in financial services, with a strong track record of executing successful HFM projects. Key responsibilities include managing project plans and coordinating cross-functional teams. Certification in PMP or PRINCE2 is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of project management experience in IT or finance projects.
• Recent experience working with the company in project management.
• Proven experience leading HFM upgrades, implementations, or migrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of the HFM upgrade project.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including IT and vendors.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Information Systems, or Business Administration

PMP or PRINCE2 certification

Tools

Oracle Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)

MS Project

JIRA

Job description

SUMMARY : Role Overview :

• We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead an HFM Upgrade Project . The ideal candidate should have recent experience working with the company(within the past 5 years), and a proven track record of successfully delivering Oracle Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) projects. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and technical understanding of financial consolidation systems

POSITION INFO :

Key Responsibilities :

Lead end-to-end delivery of the HFM upgrade project, from initiation to post-implementation support

Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations

Coordinate cross-functional teams, including , IT, vendors, and external consultants

Ensure alignment with the company's governance, compliance, and reporting standards

Manage risks, issues, and dependencies proactively

Provide regular updates to senior stakeholders and executive sponsors

Ensure quality assurance and testing protocols are followed

Drive change management and user adoption strategies

Required Experience :

Minimum 8–10 years of project management experience in large-scale IT or finance projects

Must have worked with the company in the past 5 years in a project management capacity

Proven experience leading HFM projects (upgrades, implementations, or migrations).

Experience working in financial services or sectors is highly advantageous

Familiarity with Oracle EPM suite and integration with other financial systems

Technical Skills :

Strong understanding of Oracle Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) architecture and functionality

Knowledge of financial consolidation and reporting processes

Experience with project scope related to Smart View, FDMEE, or other Oracle EPM tools that interact with HFM

Knowledge of cloud migration

Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Fluid)

Understanding of data migration , system integration , and UAT processes

Experience with Waterfall and Agile methodologies

Soft Skills :

Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills

Strong leadership and team coordination abilities

High attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Comfortable presenting to executive leadership and steering committees

Qualifications :

A Bachelor’s degree in Finance , Information Systems , Business Administration , or a related field is advantageous

PMP or PRINCE2 certification preferred

Oracle HFM or EPM-related certifications are advantageous