Project Manager (Contract) (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT :

DELIVER strategic and regulatory change across the operating platform of a global Asset Manager seeking its next Project Manager. The team operates in a decentralised model, partnering with business leads to shape, coordinate, and implement change across multiple functions and geographies. You will manage risks and issues effectively, lead & motivate Project teams to maximize achievement of objectives while creating and managing comprehensive project plans that reflect requirements and delivery paths. The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing cross-functional Change projects in Asset Management or Financial Services including a track record of successful delivery on regulatory and industry-driven initiatives in either South Africa or the UK (e.g. SFDR, T+1 settlement change, EMIR, ESG regulations). Please note this is a 9-Month Fixed Term Contract.

DUTIES :

• Take ownership and accountability for delivery of cross-divisional change initiatives.
• Ensure cohesion and collaboration across delivery streams.
• Provide regular and appropriate communication of progress to key stakeholders and sponsors.
• Create and manage comprehensive project plans that reflect requirements and delivery paths.
• Ensure IT solutions (internal and external) satisfy business requirements and objectives.
• Manage risks and issues effectively, including appropriate escalation when these cannot be resolved within workstreams.
• Lead and motivate Project teams to maximize achievement of objectives.
• Facilitate effective communication across workstreams, business stakeholders and sponsors.
• Develop subject matter expertise as required to enable effective delivery, including maintaining awareness of regulatory changes affecting the business.
• Share knowledge, ideas and best practices with team members and industry peers.
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration across the Change team and business areas.

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ATTRIBUTES :

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