Project Manager
2 weeks ago
About Discovery
Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.
About Discovery Bank
We're the world's first behavioural bank, designed with our clients in mind. We haven't changed just one thing, we've changed everything. Our main goal is to improve the financial health of our clients by helping change how they work with their money. Through Vitality Money, our clients will learn more about what it means to be financially healthy and get rewarded for managing their money well. If you are a problem solver, always questioning the way things are done, passionate about doing what is right, have the ability to change direction quickly when needed and / or love to dazzle your clients, Discovery Bank, has a job where you can be yourself and your best in an environment that is safe and nurturing.
Job Purpose
The Project Manager (Senior) manages the delivery of multiple and strategic high quality systems projects which span over multiple business areas, ensuring that the project objectives and business requirements are met.
Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to
- Managing the delivery of multiple high quality systems projects which span over multiple business areas, ensuring that the project objectives and business requirements are met.
- Applying and adhering to the Project Management principles and processes and ensuring that they are effectively applied throughout the lifecycle of the project, through to project closure and operational handover.
- Effectively resolving issues.
- Supporting, guiding, motivating and facilitating the project teams through the project processes.
- Identification and management of risks and opportunities.
- Communication of project progress to management and project stakeholders.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
- Sound knowledge and understanding of Discovery systems and business environment.
- A sound knowledge of project management theory, and the key areas of project management.
- Ability to grasp concepts of a technical nature quickly, with a sound understanding of the underlying business environment.
- Ability to multi-task, managing several projects concurrently.
- The ability to understand the big picture and strategic objectives, displaying organisational sensitivity.
- The ability to take ownership and display high levels of responsibility and initiative.
- Excellent communication skills, both formal and informal.
- Ability to manage people, with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
- Strong negotiation skills
Education and Experience
- A tertiary education (preferably a Degree or Diploma).
- At 8 to 10 years' experience in managing projects in a corporate environment.
- At 8 to 10 years' experience in managing projects in a corporate environment with experience in different types of technology related to banking systems.
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
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