Senior Project Manager - Financial Systems Integration

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical & retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead financial systems integration projects. You will manage the full project lifecycle from planning and requirements to implementation, testing, and post-go-live support.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in PM with experience in core banking, ERP modules, and trading systems, plus strong leadership, risk management, and stakeholder communication skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in project management focusing on financial systems integration.
• Experience with multiple financial software solutions (core banking, ERP modules, trading systems).
• Understanding of financial processes, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements in financial services.
• Experience with data migration strategies and tools.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with PM methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and tools like MS Project and Jira.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CFA, or CPA are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of financial systems integration projects.
• Define scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and budgets with finance and IT stakeholders.
• Manage all phases: requirements gathering, vendor evaluation, configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Oversee data migration activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Manage cross-functional project teams including business analysts, developers, and SMEs.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Monitor progress, KPIs, and provide regular status reports to senior management.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among all participants and stakeholders.
• Ensure integrated systems meet functional requirements, regulatory compliance, and business objectives.
• Develop and execute change management and user training plans.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Agile

Waterfall

Jira

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent financial services group, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead crucial financial systems integration projects within their Polokwane, Limpopo operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring the seamless alignment of various financial platforms, driving efficiency, and enhancing data integrity across the organization. You will manage the full project lifecycle, from strategic planning and requirements definition to implementation, testing, and post-go-live support. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in financial systems (e.g., accounting software, trading platforms, risk management systems) and have a proven ability to manage complex integrations and data migration efforts. We are looking for a detail-oriented, strategic leader capable of navigating the complexities of financial technology in a hybrid work setting. This is a key role contributing to the modernization and robustness of our client's financial infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of financial systems integration projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and budgets in close collaboration with finance and IT stakeholders.
• Manage all phases of system integration, including requirements gathering, vendor evaluation, configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Oversee data migration activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Manage cross-functional project teams, including business analysts, developers, and subject matter experts.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies proactively.
• Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and provide regular, comprehensive status reports to senior management.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among all project participants and stakeholders.
• Ensure that integrated systems meet functional requirements, regulatory compliance, and business objectives.
• Develop and execute effective change management and user training plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with a strong emphasis on financial systems integration and implementation.
• Proven experience managing complex projects involving multiple financial software solutions (e.g., core banking, ERP financial modules, trading systems).
• Thorough understanding of financial processes, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements in the financial services industry.
• Strong experience with data migration strategies and tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and software (e.g., MS Project, Jira).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage complex projects within budget and schedule constraints.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CFA, or CPA are advantageous.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary package, complemented by significant performance-based bonuses and annual incentives.
• A comprehensive benefits program includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a substantial retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development, including advanced certifications and training programs, are provided.
• The company fosters a dynamic and collaborative work environment in Limpopo, balancing professional challenges with work-life integration through a hybrid model.
• This role offers excellent prospects for career advancement within a leading financial institution.