Senior Project Manager

SUMMARY:
Oversee and manage complex projects within the Business Solutions area.

POSITION INFO:

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - PERMANENT POSITION
Are you an experienced project manager with a passion for the investment industry? Do you have a proven track record of leading complex projects and delivering results? If you're ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you! Must reside in Cape Town.

Our client in the Financial/Investment industry is looking for a Project Manager to oversee and manage complex projects within the Business Solutions area.
The role involves driving project delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals, co-ordinating project teams, and ensuring projects are completed within scope, time, and budget.

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Purpose of the job
Be responsible for creating and embedding the necessary structure for effective project delivery, removing blockers, and ensuring delivery within agreed timeframes.

Main duties and responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead and manage end-to-end project life cycles for transfer agency-related initiatives (e.g., system implementations, process improvements, compliance upgrades).
• Develop and define project scopes, objectives, and deliverables aligned with business goals and financial regulatory requirements.
• Implementation and maintenance of effective delivery frameworks internally and with our outsourced IT service partner
• Managing the delivery through the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) including client implementation of the change
• Collaborate with stakeholders (internal teams, external vendors, and clients) to define and refine project requirements and key milestones.
• Create detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Ensure smooth execution of projects from initiation to completion, while managing day-to-day operations and removing obstacles for the project team.
• Monitor project progress and adjust plans as necessary to meet deadlines, budgets, and client expectations.
• Manage risk, identify potential issues, and propose solutions to minimize project disruptions.
• Analyzing third-party as well as internal processes, and creating strategies for project delivery optimization.
• Performance & Quality Management
• Timely and accurate project reporting.
• Manage and negotiate project expectations with stakeholders, ensuring that all expectations are clearly defined and met.
• Oversee project budgets and ensure efficient allocation of resources, ensuring projects are completed within financial constraints.

Ideal experience

• 5+ years BA / Scrum Master / Project Management / Delivery experience
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex, large-scale projects in a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of Retail Investment domain

Competencies and ideal personality attributes

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices (Agile, Waterfall, etc.).
• Proven track record of managing projects from conception to successful completion.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high levels of quality and efficiency.
• Ability to manage both technical and non-technical team members.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and with external parties.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving project-related issues.
• Experience with project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Jira).
• Familiarity with asset management systems and technologies used within transfer agencies.
• Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks

Software, Systems knowledge
Essential:

• Understanding of financial markets and financial systems

Highly Desirable:

• Flexcube
• Bizagi
• Digiata