Senior Project Manager at Ovations Technologies

Job Description:

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager to join a leading financial institution for a 12-month contract. This role will be based in Sandton with hybrid work flexibility. The ideal candidate will have a solid project management deployment history, with demonstrable experience in leading and delivering projects in Agile environments. A strong technical background is essential, particularly in Payments, Cash, Microsoft Product Suite, Trading, and D365.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the successful delivery of strategic projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring they meet business requirements, time, cost, and quality constraints.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and third-party vendors to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans, ensuring all aspects of the project are managed, including resource allocation, timelines, and budget.
• Implement and maintain Agile practices, ensuring teams are following Scrum/Kanban methodologies, and project milestones are met.
• Drive continuous improvement, identifying areas of opportunity within the project life cycle.
• Oversee and manage project risks, issues, and changes, proactively identifying potential blockers and working to resolve them.
• Ensure effective communication across all project stakeholders, including regular project status updates and escalations as necessary.
• Ensure the alignment of the project with the broader strategic goals of the financial institution.

Key Requirements:

• Solid Project Management Experience: Proven history of successful project delivery within financial institutions.
• Agile Expertise: Strong experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum and/or Kanban, with the ability to guide teams and ensure Agile best practices are followed.
• Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of relevant financial systems and technologies, including Payments, Cash, Microsoft Product Suite, Trading, and D365.
• Stakeholder Management: Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders and managing complex stakeholder expectations.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Problem-Solving & Risk Management: Strong ability to identify risks and issues and take a proactive approach to managing them.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Relevant project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
• Knowledge of financial regulations and industry standards.