Banking -Project Manager - Cape Town

Nedbank Group - Project Manager - Cape Town

Applications accepted until: 11th of Nov, 2014
Advert Code: PROJEC31
Nedbank Sub Division Cluster
FAIS Affected: No
Location: Nedbank Clocktower, Clocktower Precinct, V & A
Waterfront, Cape Town
Job Purpose:
To facilitate and manage major business projects,
across various disciplines / business units within
Group Financial Control and other Nedbank Group
divisions by using sound project management
methodologies, aligned to business needs / strategy
and group reporting requirement to the desired
quality and within scope.
Key Performance Areas:
Managed and completed key projects in line business
strategies and objectives
• Ensure methodologies, policies and procedures are
followed for all projects
Built and maintained collaborative relationships
Building and maintaining relationships across Group
Financial Control, Nedbank Divisions and external
stakeholders
• Manage expectations
• Manage team dynamics
• Manage escalations
• Networking
Provided quality management information
• Report back to Executives and Project Sponsors on
progress, issues and risks associated with the projects (both written and verbal communication).
• Feedback to Exco on project status
Ensured adherence to project management methodology
• Develop scope of work and project plan
• Allocate resources
• Planning
• Implementation
• Facilitate change management and the
communication strategy per project
• Risk and issue management including the development of mitigation strategies, and contingencies.
• Project closure
• Maintain Business Case Tracking mechanism for
appropriate delivery streams, to be agreed from time to time)
Managed project financials
Develop an estimate of the costs of resources needed to complete the project. Monitor and control project expenses against the approved project budget.
Essential Qualifications:
Relevant 3 year Diploma and/or Degree
Preferred Qualifications:
Project Management qualification.
Certifications:
Job Related Experience:
3 - 5 years project management experience
Technical Competencies:
Financial and Business acumen
MS Office & Internet
MS Project
Facilitaion and Presentation Skills
Presentation design
Project Management & Methods
Behavioural Competencies:
Adaptability
Managing Change
Initiative
Resilience
Written Communication
Planning and organising
Managing Conflict
Required Industry Acumen:
3 years Financial Services Industry ( preferable)
Number Of People Reporting Directly Into Job: Compliance/Legislative Requirements:
Basic Compliance Training
Working Time:
Travel Requirements:
International; Local; National
Equity Statement:
Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and suitable internal candidates in line with Nedbank's policies.
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