Senior Project Manager - Finance

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development budget

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a seasoned Senior Project Manager with extensive Financial Services experience to lead critical initiatives and ensure regulatory alignment.

You will manage cross-functional teams, budgets, risk mitigation, and stakeholder relationships, delivering complex projects on time in a hybrid work setting in the Western Cape wine region.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience, with 5+ years in financial services.
• Deep understanding of financial products, market operations, and regulatory environments.
• Proven experience managing large budgets and complex stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of major financial projects within scope, time, and budget.
• Manage relationships with internal teams, external partners, and regulatory bodies.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies for financial projects.
• Oversee project teams and ensure clear and proactive communication.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, industry standards, and internal policies.
• Provide regular status reports to senior management and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Budget管理

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Business Admin

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a seasoned Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in the Financial Services sector to lead critical projects in Stellenbosch. This role involves managing complex financial initiatives, ensuring they align with strategic business objectives and regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, mitigating risks, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects within the financial domain. This position offers a hybrid work model, allowing for a balance between in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility in the heart of the Western Cape's wine region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful completion of major financial projects, adhering to scope, timeline, and budget constraints.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including internal departments, external partners, and regulatory bodies.
• Develop and implement comprehensive risk management strategies specific to financial projects.
• Oversee project teams, fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring clear communication channels.
• Ensure all projects comply with relevant financial regulations, industry standards, and internal policies.
• Track project performance, providing regular, accurate status reports to senior management and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; PMP certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 8 years of project management experience, with at least 5 years focused on financial services projects.
• Deep understanding of financial products, market operations, and regulatory environments.
• Proven experience managing large budgets and complex stakeholder groups.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits package.
• Generous professional development budget for certifications and training.
• A flexible hybrid work environment in the vibrant city of Stellenbosch.
• Exposure to high-impact projects within a leading financial institution.