Cape Town City Centre: Senior Project Manager – (CONTRACT)

Role Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a proven track record of successfully managing and delivering compliance and regulatory projects within the Financial Services sector. The ideal candidate will have recent experience at a Financial Services Company and demonstrated expertise in leading complex initiatives, ensuring operational readiness and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities Lead the JIBAR to ZARONIA transition project, ensuring smooth implementation across systems, processes, and products. Manage end-to-end delivery, aligning with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets, and manage resources effectively. Engage senior stakeholders to ensure project success. Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and issues, implementing mitigation strategies as needed. Ensure adherence to governance frameworks, compliance standards, and internal policies. Required Skills & Experience Recent experience at a large financial institution. Minimum 8 years of project management experience, with at least 5 years in Financial Services. Proven track record of delivering compliance/regulatory projects in Finance. Strong knowledge of financial services including regulations, risk management, and compliance frameworks. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, PMBOK, Prince2). Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously under tight deadlines. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Finance, or related field Project Management Certification (PMP, Prince2, Agile) highly desirable. Preferred Attributes Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills. Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams. High attention to detail and commitment to quality. Kindly regard your application as unsuccessful if you have not heard from the agency within 2 weeks.