Senior Project Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client within the banking industry is looking for a Senior Project Manager.

POSITION INFO:

Purpose

To drive business change that delivers value through the structured implementation and delivery of projects against time, resource, money and scope constraints  

Responsibilities

• 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
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of industry and subject matter development and application thereof in an area of specialization
• Manage teams within the context of defined processes, set required performance parameters and act as technical coach where required
• Implement people resource planning in line with delivery and performance objectives, on budget and in partnership with specialised areas
• Continuously monitor actual project and process turnaround times and quality standards and resolve issues speedily to enhance effective client service delivery
• Manage and advise on projects from beginning to end in alignment with identified organisational methods and governance guidelines
• Contribute to the development of project budgets, control and report on budgeted resources to meet the project objectives
• 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
• Apply the necessary discretion and judgement to diagnose symptoms, causes and effects and to make decisions to overcome problems and to provide solutions
• Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycles
• Apply knowledge of products, techniques and related processes to manage a team''s task execution on quality and time
• Direct, control, coordinate and optimise budgeted resources (including people, procurement, systems, time and budget) to meet specific objectives and deliver agreed results in accordance with a defined project lifecycle or process  

Additional Requirements

In accordance with National Credit Act (NCA) candidates applying for this role will require a credit record check

• 5+ years’ experience in Financial Services Essential
• 2+ years’ experience in Short Term Insurance Advantageous
• 2-5+ years Agile and DAD or Scrum or SAFe experience Essential

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Qualification - Completed relevant undergrad degree/diploma
• Preferred Qualification - Post graduate degree

Experience - 5 to 7 years project management experience

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