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About this Senior Project Manager role at FirstRand

FirstRand · Onsite · Johannesburg

Job Description

Effectively manage projects within the Settlement & SWIFT project portfolio.
Ensure effective and smooth implementation of projects in line with the agreed Project Development Life Cycle.
• Co-ordination of resources within
o Settlement & SWIFT
o Chief Digital Office Payments S&S IT and
o External parties – both internal and external to the Bank for the duration of the various projects.
  • Apply best of breed Project Management principles, ensuring that good project management governance is maintained
  • Manage the S&S Project pipeline & co-ordinate with relevant stakeholders to set the priority of projects on the pipeline taking resource planning into consideration
  • Co-ordinate activities and various processes required to ensure that projects are delivered on time, as per S&S business and stakeholder requirements, and manage expectations accordingly
  • Ensure timely and appropriate generation, collection, collation, distribution, storage and communication of project artefacts
  • Manage project artefacts effectively for traceability and audit purposes
  • Communicate with Project Stakeholders for the project duration
  • Ensure that all projects are properly closed out and any learning/s documented. Learnings are communicated to relevant parties for rectification and/or implementation
  • Ensure timely and appropriate collation, reconciliation, query resolution and communication of financial information relevant to IT and project costs
  • Build a strong network of working relationships
  • Interact with S&S internal stakeholders at varying levels within the organisation on project related matters, and with external stakeholders where necessary.

 

Important Closing Date Note

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

13/11/26

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

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About FirstRand

FirstRand provides a comprehensive range of financial services in South Africa and certain markets in broader Africa. The group also offers certain niche products and services in the UK and India. Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX), FirstRand Limited is the largest financial institution by market capitalisation in Africa. The group follows a multi-branding approach. Its portfolio of financial services businesses includes FNB, RMB, WesBank, Ashburton Investments, Aldermore, MotoNovo and DirectAxis. Many are leaders in their respective segments and markets, offering transactional, lending, investment and insurance products and services The Fir

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