Manager, Implementation

Company Description
Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector's most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We're passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description
We are seeking a highly organised and decisive Manager, Implementation to join our team in Johannesburg, South Africa. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing the successful implementation of strategic programmes across the organisation, ensuring they align with business objectives and deliver measurable results.

• Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of complex implementation programmes
• Develop and maintain comprehensive programme plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth programme delivery and stakeholder satisfaction
• Identify and mitigate potential risks that may impact programme success
• Manage programme budgets and resources effectively, ensuring optimal utilisation
• Conduct regular data analysis and prepare reports on programme performance and outcomes
• Present programme updates and recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance programme efficiency and effectiveness
• Mentor and guide team members, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation

Qualifications

• Matric, Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field
• 5-10 years of experience in programme implementation or project management
• Proven track record of successfully leading complex implementation programmes
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Solid Experience with System analysis, UAT, ISO and Swift
• Solid understanding of risk assessment and mitigation strategies
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and allocate resources effectively
• Knowledge of industry best practices in programme implementation and change management principles
• 5 - 10 Product Owner Experience is preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is preferred
• Proficiency in project management tools and software & Experience with change management principles and methodologies ,Familiarity with Agile methodologies is also desirable
• Six Sigma Black Belt , PMBOK, SAFE Agile, Prince certifications

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Challenging Ideas
• Directing People
• Establishing Rapport
• Exploring Possibilities
• Interacting with People
• Interpreting Data
• Making Decisions
• Providing Insights
• Seizing Opportunities
• Taking Action
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Agile Concepts
• Application Knowledge for Support
• Automation Enablement
• Automation
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning
• Business Process Design
• Business Process Improvement
• Client Relationship Management
• Collaboration
• Compliance
• Continuous Improvement
• Creative Problem Solving
• Data Analytics & Visualization
• Evaluating Risk Management Effectiveness
• Operations Risk Management
• Product and Services Knowledge
• Programme Management
• Project Planning
• Quality Management System Support
• Risk Awareness
• Root Cause Analysis
• Solution Design & Enablement
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Alignment & Execution
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting, with the ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations