Overview
Location : Sandton, Johannesburg
Contract Term : 12 Months (Renewable)
Industry : Financial Services
Rate : Competitive hourly rate (Based on experience)
Start date : ASAP
Role
We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Project Manager with a solid track record in the financial services sector. This role requires a confident, detail-oriented individual with strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving key projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory standards.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum 6 years’ experience as a Project Manager
- Proven experience delivering complex projects within financial services
- SCRUM Certification – mandatory
- Formal Project Management Certification – PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent (Mandatory)
- Excellent knowledge of project lifecycle, methodologies and tools
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Based in or willing to travel to Sandton
Key Responsibilities
End to end project management across the full project life cycleCoordinate cross-functional teams and ensure project timelines are metIdentify project risks, issues and mitigation strategiesFacilitate daily SCRUM meeting and sprint planningPrepare and present project status reports to key stakeholdersCollaborate with business analysts, developers etcEnsure compliance with internal governance and regulatory requirementsAdditional Information
This role is based on site in SandtonHourly rate will be negotiated based on experience and qualificationsThis is a contract position with potential for extension based on performance and project needs.#J-18808-Ljbffr