Sandton: Senior Project Manager – Data & Regulatory Programmer (Contract) posted by Losika Consulting

Overview

Our client, a leading financial services institution, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead delivery across two high-impact programmes focused on the modernisation of regulatory reporting and credit risk reporting capabilities.

This role sits within a highly visible environment, requiring strong delivery leadership, stakeholder management at executive level, and proven experience managing complex data-driven initiatives within banking.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic data programmes within a regulatory and credit risk environment

• Drive execution across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment to programme objectives and timelines

• Engage and manage senior stakeholders, including executives and business heads

• Navigate complex governance structures and ensure adherence to regulatory and compliance requirements

• Manage programme risks, dependencies, and escalations proactively

• Coordinate cross-functional teams including data, technology, risk, and reporting

• Ensure delivery of high-quality outputs across reporting, data pipelines, and transformation initiatives

• Provide clear reporting on programme status, risks, and milestones to leadership

Required Experience

• 812+ years Project Management experience within financial services / banking

• Proven track record delivering large-scale data programmes (non-negotiable)

• Strong experience within:

  • Regulatory reporting

  • Credit risk / risk reporting environments

• Experience working in highly governed, complex enterprise environments

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders at executive level

• Experience running programmes with high visibility and pressure

Technical & Domain Skills

• Strong understanding of data environments, data flows, and reporting frameworks

• Exposure to regulatory frameworks within banking (Basel, IFRS, etc. advantageous)

• Familiarity with project delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)

• Strong financial services domain knowledge

Key Competencies

• Executive presence and strong communication skills

• Ability to influence, challenge, and drive decision-making

• High resilience and ability to operate under pressure

• Strong organisational and delivery focus

• Commercial awareness and attention to detail

Qualifications

• Relevant degree (Business, IT, Finance or related)

• Project Management certification (PMP, Prince2 or equivalent preferred)

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to work on mission-critical programmes that directly impact regulatory compliance and risk capability within a leading bank. The role offers strong exposure, complex problem-solving, and the chance to operate at a senior stakeholder level.