Project Manager

About the position

The Project Manager is responsible for delivering high-quality finance-related system projects, ensuring objectives and business requirements are met
Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of multiple high-impact finance systems projects across business areas.
• Apply project management principles throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery and operational handover.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and opportunities proactively.
• Provide guidance, motivation, and facilitation to project teams.
• Develop and implement practical project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Communicate progress, challenges, and solutions effectively to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with strategic business objectives.

Work Experience
Required:

• 5–7 years experience managing projects in a corporate environment, preferably finance systems.
• Proven track record managing multiple projects concurrently.

Preferred:

• Experience in system implementations, method adoption, or project management in a finance or technology environment.
• Familiarity with Group Finance systems or enterprise resource planning (ERP) projects.

Education / Qualifications
Required:

• Tertiary qualification (Degree or Diploma)

Preferred:

• Project Management certification or formal training

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of project management theory and practical application.
• Ability to grasp technical concepts quickly and translate them into business solutions.
• Skilled in multi-tasking and managing several projects concurrently.
• Strategic thinking and understanding of business priorities.
• Strong people management and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Personal Attributes

• Self-Starter: Thrives in unstructured environments and adapts quickly.
• Values-Driven: Committed to integrity and ethical practices.
• Optimistic & Resilient: Motivated by challenges and learns from setbacks.
• People Savvy: Builds trust, inspires teams, and demonstrates high EQ.
• Results-Oriented: Energizes self and others to achieve beyond expectations.

Desired Skills:

• Communication
• Computer
• Project Management