Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Project Manager II to drive business change and deliver value through structured project implementation. The successful candidate will oversee project resources including people, procurement, systems, time, and budget from project initiation to completion. The role involves continuously developing expertise, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring optimal service delivery. Additionally, the Project Manager II will lead teams, manage project quality, implement governance procedures, contribute to budgeting, assist in change management, and maintain project documentation.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in the banking industry is essential.
• Relevant certifications or qualifications in project management

Responsibilities:

• Manage the project resources (including people, procurement, systems, time, and budget) from the initiation of an identified project to the end of the defined project lifecycle or process in order to deliver on project goals and objectives.
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of industry and subject matter development and application thereof in an area of specialization.
• Maintain and build relationships for purposes of expectation management and project reporting.
• Focus on providing optimal services and improving service delivery processes to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Lead indirect teams by providing a meaningful context, setting performance standards, and educating on process.
• Manage the quality of delivery in line with predefined quality standards, procedures, SLAs, and project plans to ensure customer goal achievement.
• Implement and use governance and compliance procedures and processes effectively to identify and manage risks.
• Contribute to the development of project budgets, control and report on budgeted resources to meet the project objectives.
• Assist with the creation of change management plans and implement these to maximize the adoption and/or usage and minimize resistance.
• Compile and maintain relevant project documentation in accordance with agreed project procedures and methodologies to effectively support project delivery as well as comply with audit requirements.

Note: This is a 12-month contract position located in Johannesburg. Only candidates with banking experience will be considered.