Project Manager-2 needed at Rand Merchant Bank

Job Description

• Hello Future Project Manager (TTS)!
• RMB is a place where exceptional people create their own opportunities by challenging the conventional and driving sustainable impact. 
• United by our proud heritage, strong ethics and philosophy of Traditional values. Innovative ideas, it’s the magic of our people and culture that sets us apart.
• Now, is the time to imagine your next move with South Africa’s number one employer in Financial Services for 2023, where you can embrace the power of collective thinking to unlock unique opportunities for our clients and society.
• We are hiring for 4 Project Managers for the Treasury and Trade Solutions Business Unit.

Are you someone who can: 

• Lead and manage complex projects from initiation to completion, ensuring successful delivery in line with organisational goals.
• Engage in long-term planning, resource management, risk assessment, and stakeholder communication to drive project success.
• Oversee the project team(s), manage budgets, and ensure that all project deliverables meet quality standards.
• Develop, present, and implement detailed project plans, including definitions of project scope, objectives, timelines and resource requirements.
• Manage the project planning and prioritisation process by communicating the project planning process and requirements to relevant stakeholders and reviewing high-level project proposal business case to ensure fitness for the prioritisation process.
• Identify project risks and develop comprehensive risk management plans to mitigate potential issues.
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams, ensuring effective collaboration and communication among team members.
• Monitor and control project progress, making adjustments as necessary to ensure successful project completion.
• Facilitate regular project status meetings and provide updates to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and are delivered on time and within scope.
• Facilitate benefits realisation process, ensuring all parties are aware of their areas of responsibility and that benefits delivered by projects are accurately measured and tracked on an ongoing basis.
• Oversee project documentation, including project charters, plans, schedules, and reports.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, addressing concerns and ensuring their needs are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Implement project management best practices and continuously seek opportunities for process improvement.
• Track and report on project portfolio performance and provide a real time comprehensive and prioritised view of all projects.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and lessons learned sessions to identify areas for future improvement.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to other project team members.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory organisational policies and standards.
• Utilise project management software and tools to enhance project tracking and reporting.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with vendors, contractors, and other external partners.

You will be an ideal candidate if you: 

• Have a relevant Degree
• Have previous experience as a Project Manager; Experience within Investment Banking would be preferred
• Have strong Excel and Power BI experience and have worked with large data sets
• Are able to demonstrate knowledge of project management principles and methodologies

You will have access to: 

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Opportunities to innovate

We can be a match if you are: 

• Curious & courageous – you’re driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you’re brave enough to
• Obsessed with mastery – you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it