Senior Project Manager

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa iOCO Full time

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing complex transitions, particularly in the Financial Services (FS)/ Investment and Technology sectors, and a strong understanding of operating model design, insourcing strategies, and organizational restructuring.

Please note, this role is a 6 month (renewable) contract on a hybrid basis in Cape Town.

Skills and Experience

What you'll do:

- Lead the end-to-end transition of roles and responsibilities from a third-party provider to an internal team.
- Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to manage timelines, deliverables, and dependencies during the transition.
- Ensure that knowledge transfer from the third-party provider is executed efficiently, safeguarding continuity of service and minimizing disruption.
- Design and implement the new operating model, working with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Oversee the restructuring of internal teams to integrate insourced roles effectively.
- Ensure the new operating model is scalable, sustainable, and aligned with best practices in both Financial Services and Technology.
- Manage communication with internal stakeholders, ensuring they are informed and engaged throughout the transition process.
- Proactively identify risks and challenges related to the insourcing and restructuring process, and develop mitigation plans to address them.
- Ensure that any issues or roadblocks are resolved in a timely manner to avoid delays in the transition.

Your expertise:

- Proven track record in leading large, complex transition projects, ideally within the Financial Services and Technology sectors.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Technology, or a related field. PMP, Prince2, or other relevant certifications are a plus.
- A minimum of 6 years of project management experience.
- Experience working in Financial Services and/or Technology environments is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of operational design, organizational capability models, and cross-functional team management.
- Experience in designing and implementing new operating models, including organizational restructuring and capability-building.
- Strong understanding of the nuances of insourcing and the integration of roles, processes, and systems.
- Experience managing relationships with third-party providers, particularly in complex transition environments.
- Ability to effectively communicate with senior leadership, vendors, and internal teams, ensuring alignment and transparency across all parties.
- Familiarity with regulatory, compliance, and operational challenges specific to the Financial Services industry.

Other

Why work for us?

Want to work for an organization that solves complex real-world problems with innovative software solutions? At iOCO, we believe anything is possible with modern technology, software, and development expertise. We are continuously pushing the boundaries of innovative solutions across multiple industries using an array of technologies.

You will be part of a consultancy, working with some of the most knowledgeable minds in the industry on interesting solutions across different business domains.

Our culture of continuous learning will ensure that you will have all the opportunities, tools, and support to hone and grow your craft.

By joining iOCO, you will have an open invitation to forums. A place where you will be able to connect and learn from and with your peers by sharing ideas, experiences, practices, and solutions.

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