Senior Project Manager, Business Transformation

Placements24; Johannesburg; Híbrido; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.600.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund benefits

Bonuses

Professional development

Hybrid work

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead major business transformation initiatives. Based in Randburg, you will manage cross-functional projects from inception to closure, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

You will drive change management, stakeholder engagement, and process optimization to boost efficiency and market competitiveness, combining strategic oversight with hands-on leadership in a hybrid Randburg environment.

Formación

• 8+ years of project management experience focused on business transformation, preferably in financial services.
• Proven track record delivering complex projects across cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of business analysis, process re-engineering, and change management principles.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans for business transformation initiatives, defining scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Manage all project phases from initiation to closure.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues with mitigation strategies.
• Effectively manage stakeholder expectations and communications throughout the lifecycle.
• Oversee budget management, resource allocation, and vendor relationships for projects.
• Drive change management activities for smooth adoption of new processes and systems.
• Track project performance and provide status reports to senior leadership.

Conocimientos

Project management

Business transformation

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Agile

Waterfall

MS Project

Jira

Educación

Bachelor's degree in business administration/finance/management

MBA or PMP certification desirable

Herramientas

MS Project

Jira

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a prominent financial institution, is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead significant business transformation initiatives. This role is pivotal in driving organizational change, optimizing processes, and implementing new strategies to enhance efficiency and market competitiveness. You will be responsible for managing complex, cross-functional projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of business processes, change management, and stakeholder engagement. This position, based in Randburg, Gauteng , offers a unique opportunity to shape the future direction of our client's operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans for business transformation initiatives, defining scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Manage all project phases, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies.
• Effectively manage stakeholder expectations and communications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee budget management, resource allocation, and vendor relationships for assigned projects.
• Drive change management activities, ensuring smooth adoption of new processes and systems.
• Track project performance against key metrics and provide regular status reports to senior leadership.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, with a significant focus on business transformation, process improvement, or strategic change initiatives.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects within the financial services or related industries.
• Strong understanding of business analysis, process re-engineering, and change management principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and tools (MS Project, Jira).
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, or a related field.
• MBA or PMP certification is highly desirable.
• Experience working within the dynamic Gauteng business environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive medical aid
• Retirement fund benefits
• Performance-based bonuses
• Ample opportunities for professional development and career progression
• This hybrid role allows for flexibility, balancing remote work with essential in-office collaboration at our Randburg location.

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