Senior Project Manager - Home Loans

Network Contracting; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier banking solutions provider is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager for a 12-month contract to lead strategic projects in their Home Loans portfolio. Candidates should have over 8 years of project management experience in banking, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, and a deep understanding of the South African home loans market. This hybrid role involves overseeing project lifecycles, driving transformation initiatives, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience, preferably in Home Loans or Mortgage Lending.
• Proven track record managing multi-disciplinary projects with budgets over R5 million.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end home loan lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects in the Home Loans portfolio.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Engage cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment.
• Monitor project performance and report to leadership.
• Oversee change management and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Leadership and strategic execution

Stakeholder engagement

Project planning tools proficiency

Analytical thinking

Financial acumen

Resilience and adaptability

Education

Degree in Business Management, Finance, Information Systems

Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile PM)

Postgraduate qualification (MBA preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Job description

New job opportunity - 12 Months Contract for seasoned Senior Project Manager with specialization in Home Loan projects.

With a top tier bank able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Job Title : Senior Project Manager Home LoansLocation : Sandton Division : Retail Banking Home LoansReporting to : Head : Project DeliveryType : 12 Month contractHybrid working modelJob Purpose : We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver strategic and complex projects within our Home Loans portfolio.

This role will oversee end-to-end project management, drive transformation initiatives, enhance customer experience, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate brings strong banking knowledge, exceptional stakeholder engagement, and a solid understanding of the South African home loans market.Key Responsibilities : Lead complex projects across the Home Loans portfolio, including new product implementations, process improvements, digital transformation, and compliance initiatives.Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements in collaboration with business and technical stakeholders.Engage and influence cross-functional teams (e.g., Credit, Legal, Risk, IT, Operations, and Compliance) to ensure project alignment and successful execution.Develop comprehensive project plans and manage project lifecycles using recognised project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall or Hybrid).Monitor and report on project performance, risks, costs, and timelines to senior leadership and governance forums.Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements from the National Credit Act, FIC Act, and relevant SARBDrive change management and stakeholder communication strategies to support adoption and minimize disruption.Identify and resolve project issues and bottlenecks, applying strategic problem-solving and negotiation skills.Mentor junior project managers and contribute to the maturity of the project delivery practice.Minimum Requirements : Degree in Business Management, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile PM, or similar).8+ years of project management experience, in the banking industry, preferably in Home Loans or Mortgage Lending.Proven track record managing multi-disciplinary projects with budgets over R5 million.Solid understanding of end-to-end home loan lifecycle including origination, approval, registration, disbursement, and account management.Skills & Competencies : Strong leadership and strategic execution abilitiesAdvanced stakeholder engagement and communication skillsDeep knowledge of retail banking systems, credit policies, and lending regulationsHigh proficiency in project planning tools (MS Project, Jira, Confluence, etc.

Analytical thinking and financial acumenAbility to manage multiple high-impact projects simultaneouslyResilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, regulatory-driven environmentPreferred : Postgraduate qualification (e.g., MBA or similar)Experience in digital banking or fintech integration projectsWorking knowledge of South African deeds registry processes or bond registration systemsContact me at the detail below to apply.Thank you,Theresa Steenkamp Key Account Manager - Network Contracting Solutions tsteenkamp at networkcontracting c.o.z.a.