Project Manager at Datacentrix

• Are you ready to make a real impact in one of South Africa’s leading banking institutions? Our client, a major bank based in Pretoria, is seeking a high-calibre Project Management professional to join their team on an exciting 12-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of strategic, enterprise-wide initiatives where your expertise will directly influence business outcomes. We are looking for a driven, confident, and results-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys engaging with senior stakeholders, and is passionate about delivering meaningful change within a complex banking landscape.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or an equivalent qualification at NQF7 level
• Project Management qualification
• Solid knowledge of project management discipline
• A minimum of five to eight years' experience in project/programme management
• Experience in a banking environment advantageous

Responsibilities

Prepare for Projects:

• Clarifies and agrees the specific programme priorities, activities, and resources with the business and respective stakeholders;
• Assesses the project impact and readiness for project initiative, identifying key barriers;
• Develops Project Management plans (e.g. stakeholders’ management, training, coaching, communications, and resistance management);
• Develops Project Management material and content with the assistance of the appropriate Specialists;
• Engages with stakeholders to obtain buy-in to the project initiative; and
• Incorporates successful Project Management solutions from other initiatives into Project plans.

Executes the Projects:

• Promotes the need for and benefits of Project Management as part of the Project initiative;
• Drives the development and delivery of business cases for the programme;
• Prepares the business cases and submissions to the respective governance committees for investment approval;
• Selects appropriate pilot sites and tests Project Management plan/activities at pilot site to ensure appropriateness for further roll-out in business unit;
• Executes Project Management plan in line with project initiative scope and budget;
• Executes specific activities with allocated resources to achieve Project Management plan;
• Manages the impact of the Project initiative at business until level;
• Provides feedback to stakeholders on Project initiative progress and risks;
• Facilitates the resolution of resistance and barriers to the Project initiative;

Implement the Project;

• Ensures effective transfer of ownership of the Project to business and support areas;
• Assists the business to “own” the Project initiative and commit to its reinforcement;
• Evaluates Project initiative through post implementation review; and
• Accepts responsibility for the measurement of benefits realisation for Project initiative.

Project Management:

• Project manages the Project Management plan;
• Proactively identifies issues and risks (conscience of the project), providing feedback to Project Management Programme Manager;
• Manages Project Management activities in line with other initiative components (e.g. technology and process);
• Continually reviews and revises Project Management staffing, timelines, and scope; and
• Assigns and manages the outputs of Project Management consultants assigned to the Project.

Administration:

• Provides updated actual and estimated hours and timelines, as well as expenses incurred and anticipated, to Project Management Programme Manager;
• Ensures timeous administration in the Project Management areas of training, communication; and
• Provides progress reports to the Project Management Programme Manager.

Integration and Capacity building:

• Facilitates the building of a project culture and Project management capability in the business unit;
• Shares learnings from Project initiatives across the project community to enable knowledge management;
• Keeps abreast of leading-edge Project Management practices and tools;
• Revises the Project Management approach to include best practice and improved efficiencies; and
• Works with the Programme Manager to optimise the assignment of Project resources.