IT Project Manager

**Purpose**

A diversified financial services group is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager (Senior Manager) to oversee the delivery and implementation of strategic projects and programs in accordance with agreed timelines, costs, and scope. The role requires a strong focus on transaction implementation and integration, including project planning, team management, and stakeholder engagement. The position is based in Johannesburg and involves oversight of 1-2 Project Managers.

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Key Responsibilities Include, but Are Not Limited To**:

- Ensure the successful delivery and implementation of projects, including regular progress reporting against plans.
- Develop, manage, and maintain comprehensive project plans to ensure clear timelines and deliverables.
- Lead project teams from initiation to completion, aligning team efforts with organizational objectives.
- Oversee the quality and timeliness of project deliverables while effectively managing associated budgets.
- Provide support, guidance, and share best practices within the team and across the business.
- Manage project initiation and start-up activities, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Build and maintain effective project teams, fostering collaboration and resolving conflicts to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Engage with business stakeholders to identify and address factors impacting project delivery and team effectiveness.
- Manage project scope, implement change control processes, and oversee relationships with external suppliers and partners.
- Facilitate coordination and alignment between internal and external stakeholders and key business units.

**REQUIREMENTS**

**Education & Qualifications**:

- **Bachelor’s degree or higher (essential).**:

- **Professional Project Management qualification, such as PMI (essential).**

**Experience**:

- **Minimum of 5 years of Project Management experience,** with a significant focus on business integration and transaction implementation projects.
- **Prior experience in the financial services or insurance industry (essential).**:

- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects across their entire lifecycle.
- Proven track record of working with senior stakeholders, third-party suppliers/partners, and cross-functional internal teams.

**Additional Requirements**:

- **Knowledge of acquisitions, compliance documentation, and integration processes.**:

- **Familiarity with project management tools, though specific tools may vary.**

**BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES**
- Strong leadership and influencing abilities.
- Analytical and goal-driven mindset.
- Adaptable, innovative, and a strategic thinker.
- Effective time management and strong commercial acumen.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Results-oriented and highly collaborative.

**ADDITIONAL CLARIFICATIONS**
- **Industry Experience**:

- Prior experience in the financial services, insurance, or a related field is essential to effectively manage the specific requirements of this role.
- **Project Type**:
The primary focus of the projects involves acquisitions, compliance documentation, and integration processes.PMI certification is a requirement, while familiarity with methodologies like Agile, Waterfall, or PRINCE2 is advantageous. Tools may vary depending on the project.In addition to the listed qualifications, a deep understanding of transaction implementation and integration, stakeholder engagement, and compliance frameworks are critical to success in this role.
- **Methodologies and Tools**:

- **Critical Skills and Qualifications**:
Pay: R75 000,00 - R95 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person