Project Manager
Johannesburg - South Africa
Job Summary
This role is suited to an experienced Project Manager who can lead the end-to-end delivery of projects across the business by applying best practice project management principles. The role is responsible for driving execution across cross-functional teams ensuring projects are delivered within agreed scope timelines cost and quality while maintaining strong governance stakeholder alignment and risk control.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation to close-out ensuring structured delivery and successful handover into business-as-usual operations
- Drive project planning execution and tracking ensuring timelines budgets and resources are effectively managed and aligned to agreed objectives
- Develop and maintain project dashboards reports and governance frameworks to provide clear visibility on progress risks and performance
- Lead cross-functional teams vendors and stakeholders to ensure coordinated delivery and strong engagement across all project workstreams
- Identify manage and mitigate project risks ensuring appropriate escalation stakeholder alignment and resolution in line with governance standards
Qualifications :
- Bachelor of Commerce in a field related to Project Management Business Management Finance Operations or a related business discipline
- Postgraduate qualification in Business Commerce or Project Management is advantageous
Minimum Experience
- 57 years experience in end-to-end project management within a complex environment
- Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering projects within defined scope cost and timelines
- Experience managing project financials resource planning and governance processes
- Experience engaging with stakeholders across multiple levels including project boards and senior leadership
Additional Information :
Behavioural Competencies:
- Managing Tasks and Meeting Timescales
- Making Decisions and Taking Ownership
- Following Procedures and Upholding Standards
- Team Working and Directing People
- Producing Output and Driving Delivery
Technical Competencies:
- Project Administration Skills
- Project Definition
- Project Management (Project Mgmt)
- Project Planning
- Project Reporting
- Project Resourcing
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients ... View more