Senior Project Manager
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About the role
FirstRand is hiring a Senior Project Manager, based in Johannesburg. This role demands exceptional presentation and communication capabilities, with a proven ability to translate data and insights into compelling narratives that inform strategic decision-making across the FirstRand Group. The incumbent must demonstrate confidence and clarity in verbal presentations, effectively engaging stakeholders at all levels. Initiate and manage the planning process, clearly defining the project's scope, goals, and objectives. Develop detailed plans outlining tasks, resources, timelines, and deliverables, creating a solid foundation for project execution. Manage 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 objective. Build working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration and innovation. Effectively implement change management practices, processes and procedures and ensure optimal understanding and acceptance thereof, including the operationalisation of the change. Continuously develop own expertise in terms of industry and subject matter development and application thereof in an area of specialization.
Requirements
- Minimum Qualification - Project Management Diploma or Project management accreditation or certification: CAPM, PRINCE 2 Management Systems, IT, STEM or equivalent
- Preferred Qualification - Post Graduate Degree Project management
- 5 to 7 years relevant experience in a project environment
- Education: Diploma (NQF 6 or equivalent) in Information Systems, Business Analysis, IT, or related.
- Experience: 3+ years specifically in Payments/Merchant Acquiring
- Platforms: Hands-on exposure to PowerCARD (HPS)-configuration, workflows, or integration (must-have).
- Agile and/or traditional project management skills
- Basic accounting and financial management skills