Programme Manager at FNB South Africa

Are you someone who can:

• Develop and advise on appropriate change strategies in alignment with project requirements that support overall business strategy
• Deploys integrated risk management, governance and compliance frameworks throughout area of responsibility
• Identify and participate in activities that are appropriate for own development as a life-long learner
• Manage team or teams in areas of responsibility in delivery against performance targets and achievement of wider human capital objectives
• Demonstrate leadership behaviour through personal involvement, commitment and dedication in support of organisational values
• Compile reports that track progress and guide business to make informed decisions
• Develop tactical strategy and delivery plans in support of functional strategic objectives in partnership with leadership
• Establish mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders that support thought leadership, innovative and integrated practice solutions
• Design and deliver customer service solutions, systems and interactions aligned to Organisational values and service standards that build the brand
• Draw up a budget aligned to tactical delivery plans, monitor effectiveness and report on variances
• Monitor actual project progress and resolve issues speedily to enhance effective client service delivery
• Design integrated programme plans, identify resources for execution purposes, implement, identify risks and apply associated project

You will be an ideal candidate if you have

• Completed relevant undergrad degree/diploma
• Post graduate degree
• 5 to 7 years in Programming management experience
• 3 to 3 years of managing a team

Additional requirements

• Bring direct experience managing Sapiens or comparable core-system vendors in regulated financial environments.
• Challenge vendor assumptions, delivery claims, and commercial justifications with authority and technical depth.
• Enforce governance standards and delivery discipline, including risk management, dependency tracking, and transparent reporting.
• Operate confidently at Management level, aligning business, technology, finance, and vendor outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with internal PMO and Vendor Management to integrate financial and delivery controls.

Key Deliverables

• Strengthen governance and contractual compliance.
• Improve vendor performance and delivery predictability.
• Increase transparency of risk, budget, and status reporting.
• Restore confidence in transformation outcomes and strategic timelines.

Competencies

• Advanced vendor management and governance expertise.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder programmes.
• Excellent communication and executive engagement capability.
• Proven track record in regulated financial environments.

End Date: January 21, 2026