Senior Project Manager

Rhodes University; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in South Africa seeks a Senior Project Manager with over 8 years of project management experience, particularly in the Financial Services sector. The ideal candidate will lead the JIBAR to ZARONIA transition project, ensuring compliance and regulatory standards are met. Responsibilities include managing resources, developing project plans, and engaging stakeholders effectively. A Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance and project management certifications are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience, with at least 5 years in Financial Services.
• Proven track record of delivering compliance/regulatory projects in Finance.
• Strong knowledge of financial services regulations and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the JIBAR to ZARONIA transition project, ensuring smooth implementation.
• Manage end-to-end delivery, aligning with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets, and manage resources.

Skills

Project management experience

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Risk management

Financial services knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field

Project Management Certification (PMP, Prince2, Agile)

Tools

Agile

Waterfall

PMBOK

Prince2

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a proven track record of successfully managing and delivering compliance and regulatory projects within the Financial Services sector. The ideal candidate willdemonstrate expertise in leading complex initiatives, ensuring operational readiness and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the JIBAR to ZARONIA transition project, ensuring smooth implementation across systems, processes, and products.
2. Manage end-to-end delivery, aligning with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
3. Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets, and manage resources effectively.
4. Engage senior stakeholders to ensure project success.
5. Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and issues, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
6. Ensure adherence to governance frameworks, compliance standards, and internal policies.

Required Skills & Experience

1. Minimum 8+ years of project management experience, with at least 5 years in Financial Services.
2. Proven track record of delivering compliance/regulatory projects in Finance
3. Strong knowledge of financial services including, regulations, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
4. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
5. Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, PMBOK, Prince2).
6. Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Finance, or related field
2. Project Management Certification (PMP, Prince2, Agile) highly desirable.

Preferred Attributes

1. Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
2. Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams.
3. High attention to detail and commitment to quality.