Risk Solution Delivery Manager at Standard Bank Group

Job Description

• As a Manager, Risk Solution Delivery, you will be the primary driver and facilitator of value delivery within our new agile operating model. You will guide one or more cross-functional squads, ensuring they have a clear plan and are empowered to execute effectively on their strategic objectives.
• Your role moves beyond traditional project tracking to encompass end-to-end ownership of the risk solution delivery process. You will foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement, responsible for ensuring your squad delivers measurable business value reliably and predictably.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Experience required:

• 5+ years of experience in a technology delivery role with technology, develop MVP (Minimum Viable Product) options i.e. assessments (based on desirability, viability and feasibility) and recommendations, 
• 2-3 years working as a Scrum Master, Agile Project Manager, or Delivery Lead.
• Proven experience working with Java, Python and/or APIs technology.
• Preferably a Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or similar Agile certification.
• Proven experience managing the delivery of complex solutions in a technology or financial services environment or similar.
• Proven experience gathering customer insights, conduct analysis, redesign, development, deployment, monitoring, and measurement of outcomes for all iterations of the Client Journey
• Ensure rapid prototyping of digitised or modernised solutions together with IT and UX and this involves i.e. creating scope of work for development, executing procurement management processes, showcasing prototypes, test and correct methods (Fail Fast) and facilitates functional analysis sessions.
• Proficiency with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps).
• Excellent facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• A strong understanding of the full software/solution development lifecycle, from discovery to deployment and operation.
• Proven experience managing projects with data science or data engineering components is a plus.
• A servant-leader mindset with a passion for coaching teams, building high-performing cultures, and being accountable for outcomes.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Embracing Change
• Empowering Individuals
• Generating Ideas
• Producing Output
• Pursuing Goals
• Taking Action
• Understanding People

Technical Competencies:

• Business Development
• Commercial Acumen
• Creative Problem Solving
• Economic Capital Management
• Risk Management
• Risk Response Strategy