Senior Project Manager | Centurion

The Recruitment Council; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 750,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee essential projects in the financial services sector. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of experience, with expertise in project delivery and stakeholder management. They will ensure that projects align with strategic objectives and deliver tangible benefits. If you possess a relevant degree and Project Management Certification, send your application today!

Qualifications

• 10-15 years within a Financial Services environment.
• At least 5 years in a dedicated Project Management position.
• 5 years of business and process analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Track and drive implementation plans for projects.
• Partner with stakeholders to define project scope.
• Identify and assign resources to projects.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Provide regular progress updates on projects.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Education

B-degree (Industrial Engineering or BCom Informatics)

Job description

Are you a seasoned project professional with a deep understanding of the financial services landscape? Our client is looking for a strategic and results-driven Senior Project Manager to oversee their portfolio of work and lead large-scale programs from conceptualization to successful close-out.

This role is pivotal in achieving strategic objectives and delivering tangible business benefits through expert project execution and stakeholder collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Project Delivery: Track and drive implementation plans, manage project systems, and ensure all deliverables align with business objectives.
• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with stakeholders to investigate project feasibility, define scope, and contribute to robust business cases.
• Stakeholder & Resource Management: Identify and assign resources (RACI), manage expectations through clear SLAs, and mobilize project teams to foster innovation.
• Risk & Financial Control: Proactively identify and mitigate risks, compile project budgets, and maintain sound financial controls to minimize expenditure.
• Reporting & Evaluation: Provide regular progress updates and conduct thorough post-project assessments to improve future impact.

Requirements

• Education: A relevant B-degree is essential (Industrial Engineering or BCom Informatics preferred).
• Certification: A relevant Project Management Certification is highly desirable.
• Experience: 10–15 years within a Financial Services environment (Advisory services experience is a plus).
• Experience: At least 5 years in a dedicated Project Management position.
• Experience: 5 years of business and process analysis experience.

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