Senior Project Manager

4 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Network Contracting Full time

New contract role available - 12 month contract with top tier bank for a Senior Project Manager with experience in managing project specifically involving Banking ApplicationsSenior Project Manager Banking Applications About the role: Drive innovation at the heart of digital banking If youre an experienced Senior Project Manager passionate about leading complex banking application projects from core banking and payments to digital transformation this is your opportunity to shape the technology that powers tomorrows financial services.Company and Job Description Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking a dynamic Senior Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of banking application projects across multiple business units. Based in (Insert Location), this role offers the chance to work on enterprise-scale initiatives that directly impact how customers engage with digital banking platforms.Youll be part of a high-performing Project Management Office (PMO) within the Banking Technology division, driving system upgrades, new implementations, and strategic change across critical banking platforms. Youll engage closely with senior stakeholders in IT, Risk, Operations, and Business, ensuring seamless integration, strong governance, and measurable project success.Why youll love this opportunity:- Exposure to leading-edge banking applications and digital transformation projects.- Collaborative, agile working environment with strong executive support.- The chance to make a real impact on the future of financial services technology.Whats in it for you?A visible, career-defining opportunity to lead major transformation projects within a top-tier financial services environment.Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end project delivery of complex banking application initiatives including system implementations, upgrades, and integrations.Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Business, IT, Risk, and Operations to deliver strategic outcomes.Define project scope, objectives, budgets, and schedules, ensuring adherence to timelines and governance frameworks.Oversee vendors, system integrators, and development teams to ensure quality and compliance.Drive change management and stakeholder engagement to ensure smooth transition and adoption of new systems.Job Experience & Skills Required / Ideal Candidate Profile Education:Bachelors Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or related field.Project Management certification (PMP, Prince2, Agile, or equivalent).Experience:Minimum 8 years project management experience in Banking or Financial Services.Proven experience managing banking application projects (core banking, payments, lending, digital banking, or compliance systems).Experience working in Agile and/or hybrid project environments.Strong background in stakeholder management and leadership across diverse teams.Skills:Advanced project planning, governance, and delivery management.Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools (MS Project / Jira / Confluence).Non-Negotiables:Proven experience managing banking technology projects end-to-end within a financial institution.Apply now

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