Senior Manager: Project Management at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Summary

• Absa has an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager. 
• Are you an experienced leader with a passion for delivering impactful, complex projects from inception to completion? We're looking for a dynamic Senior Project Manager to join our team—someone who thrives on managing projects end-to-end, getting involved in the details, and mentoring others to success.

Job Description

Overall Purpose:

• As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading moderate to highly complex projects, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic goals. Your role will encompass leadership, communication, and technical expertise to manage cross-functional teams, mitigate risks, and deliver projects on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Execution

• Define, document, and oversee projects from start to finish.
• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Manage changes, ensuring deliverables meet cost, timeline, and quality standards.

Team Leadership

• Lead cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and engagement.
• Provide effective leadership and mentor junior project managers.
• Ensure high team performance and take corrective action when needed.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, sharing updates on progress, risks, and issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Facilitate decision-making and support implementation of business changes.

Risk and Budget Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure financial accountability.
• Conduct financial analyses to inform decisions and ensure business viability.

Quality Assurance & Reporting

• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards.
• Prepare and present status reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for compliance and knowledge transfer.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Project Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or related fields (NQF 7 or higher).
• Professional Certification: Agile, Prince2, PMP (PMBOK), or equivalent.
• Experience: 5–8 years in complex project management, with exposure to governance, risk, and control.

Education

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)