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Job Location drjobs

Sandton - South Africa

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Senior Project Manager - 7 Month Contract

Key Responsibilities:
  • End-to-End Project Management:
  • Lead the project lifecycle from initiation to delivery including planning execution monitoring and closure.

  • Stakeholder Engagement:
    Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders from Business Technology and Operations to ensure alignment on design scope and delivery milestones.

  • Solution Delivery Oversight:
    Work with solution architects and business SMEs to agree on the future-state architecture and take ownership of the implementation plan and methodology.

  • Target Operating Model Implementation:
    Drive execution of a clearly defined TOM ensuring that roles responsibilities and governance structures are clearly articulated and adopted across functions.

  • Project Governance:
    Set up and manage robust governance processes including steering committees working groups risk tracking and status reporting.

  • Resource & Budget Management:
    Define and secure required resourcing; track and manage project budget escalating as necessary.

  • Issue & Risk Management:
    Proactively manage risks issues and dependencies; drive timely resolution of blockers and decisions.

  • Milestone Tracking & Roadmap Delivery:
    Ensure project milestones are delivered on time within scope and budget and according to quality expectations.

Minimum Requirements:
  • 10 years experience in Project or Program Management in Financial Services preferably in Global Markets.
  • Proven success in leading large-scale system transformation programs ideally involving data platforms or market data solutions.
  • Experience in delivering projects involving data model implementation and Target Operating Model execution.
  • Strong understanding of the Global Markets trading environment including front-to-back processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with and influence C-level stakeholders.

  • Excellent knowledge of project governance risk management and financial tracking.

  • Strong communication leadership and problem-solving skills.

  • Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g. Agile Waterfall hybrid approaches).

  • Bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g. Business Computer Science Engineering); PMP Prince2 or Agile certifications are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Deep domain expertise in Market Data Infrastructure and Trading Platforms.
  • Experience with cross-functional transformation involving multiple business units and geographies.
  • Familiarity with procurement processes and vendor management in capital markets.
  • Experience managing offshore/onshore delivery models.


Employment Type

Full Time

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