Senior Project Manager

FirstRand Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 558,000 - 668,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstRand Limited in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Project Manager who can translate data into strategic narratives and lead complex initiatives within the Group. The role demands exceptional presentation and communication capabilities and close collaboration with stakeholders at all levels.

You will initiate planning, manage resources and budgets, drive change management, and ensure governance across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: Project Management Diploma or accredited cert (CAPM/PRINCE2).
• Preferred: Postgraduate degree in Project Management.
• 5–7 years of relevant project experience.
• Experience in Payments/Merchant Acquiring.
• Hands-on with PowerCARD (HPS) configuration/workflows/integration.
• Knowledge of MS Office and project tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals and objectives with detailed plans.
• Manage resources (people, procurement, systems, time and budget).
• Build cross-team relationships to improve delivery and innovation.
• Lead change management and ensure adoption across teams.
• Monitor timelines and quality against governance guidelines.
• Develop and report on project budgets and resource usage.
• Maintain project documentation for audits and governance.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budgeting

Education

Project Management Diploma

CAPM

PRINCE2

Postgraduate Degree in Project Management

Tools

PowerCARD (HPS)

Microsoft Office

Project tracking tools

Job description

## Senior Project ManagerApply: Johannesburg: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 15, 2026 (11 days left to apply): R54923# **Job Description**This role demands exceptional presentation and communication capabilities, with a proven ability to translate data and insights into compelling narratives that inform strategic decision-making across the FirstRand Group. The incumbent must demonstrate confidence and clarity in verbal presentations, effectively engaging stakeholders at all levels.**Job Description:*** Initiate and manage the planning process, clearly defining the project's scope, goals, and objectives. Develop detailed plans outlining tasks, resources, timelines, and deliverables, creating a solid foundation for project execution.* Manage project resources (including people, procurement, systems, time and budget) from the initiation of an identified project to the end of the defined project lifecycle or process in order to deliver on project goals and objective.* Build working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration and innovation.* Effectively implement change management practices, processes and procedures and ensure optimal understanding and acceptance thereof, including the operationalisation of the change.* Continuously develop own expertise in terms of industry and subject matter development and application thereof in an area of specialization.* Manage indirect or direct teams within the context of defined processes, influence required performance parameters and act as technical coach where required.* Implement people resource planning in line with delivery and performance objectives, on budget and in partnership with specialised areas.* Continuously monitor actual project and process turnaround times and quality standards and resolve issues speedily to enhance effective client service delivery.* Manage and advise on projects from beginning to end in alignment with identified organisational methods and governance guidelines.* Contribute to the development of project budgets, control and report on budgeted resources to meet the project objectives.* Maintain and build relationships for purposes of expectation management and project reporting.* Compile and maintain relevant project documentation in accordance with agreed project procedures and methodologies to effectively support project delivery as well as comply with audit requirements.* Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycles.* Apply knowledge of products, techniques and related processes to manage a team's task execution on quality and time.* Direct, control, coordinate and optimise budgeted resources (including people, procurement, systems, time and budget) to meet specific objectives and deliver agreed results in accordance with a defined project lifecycle or process.* Identify and participate in activities that are appropriate for own development as a life-long learner. **Requirements:*** Minimum Qualification - Project Management Diploma or Project management accreditation or certification: CAPM, PRINCE 2 Management Systems, IT, STEM or equivalent* Preferred Qualification - Post Graduate Degree Project management* 5 to 7 years relevant experience in a project environment* **Education:** Diploma (NQF 6 or equivalent) in Information Systems, Business Analysis, IT, or related.* **Experience:** **3+ years** specifically in **Payments/Merchant Acquiring**.* **Platforms:** Hands-on exposure to **PowerCARD (HPS)**—configuration, workflows, or integration (must-have).* Agile and/or traditional project management skills* Basic accounting and financial management skills* Knowledge of the full Microsoft Office suite* Knowledge of project tracking and enablement tools# # **Important Closing Date Note**# **Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.**15/11/26All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.