Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager Marketing Pepkor Financial Services Stellenbosch , South Africa Until 2026/07/25 Job description Senior Project Manager Picture this: diving headfirst into high-stakes projects that power the financial services world, turning complex challenges into smooth-running successes. Based in Somerset West, this role puts you at the heart of business development, where you'll lead with energy, blending sharp strategy and agile execution to deliver results that matter in a fast-paced fintech landscape.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Break down those massive projects into bite-sized wins – analyse tricky business puzzles, craft detailed plans with scopes, timelines, budgets, and resources, then pitch them crystal-clear to everyone from teams to top brass. Spearhead day-to-day execution, keeping the spotlight on real outcomes, not just ticking boxes Rally cross-functional teams with infectious positivity, creating a buzz of collaboration and momentum Build ironclad governance structures, spotting risks early, quantifying them, and shutting them down before they derail anything Deliver punchy status updates, dashboards, and escalations straight to senior leaders – no fluff, just facts Forge rock-solid relationships with stakeholders, vendors, and execs, juggling expectations like a pro while navigating the chaos

Stay nimble: mix classic project discipline with agile flair, pivoting through ambiguity without ever losing the endgame. REQUIREMENTS

Formation / Diplômes

You've got a Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or something similar, plus 7+ years as a Project Manager – with 3+ in a senior spot handling big, hairy projects in banking, fintech, or financial services. Deep know-how in methodologies like SAFe, PMI-ACP, PMP, or PRINCE2 (certifications are a bonus)

Ninja-level problem-solving, critical thinking, and comms skills that cut through the noise Hands-on with tools like Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Wrike, or Azure DevOps Bonus points for grasping financial regs, payment systems, and the industry's inner workings KEY COMPETENCIES Bring high-octane leadership that fires up teams and gets results. You're outcome-obsessed, resilient in the pressure cooker, and a master communicator who builds trust on the fly. Proactive ownership, sharp decisions, laser organisation, and a knack for juggling multiple projects – that's your superpower, with a drive for constant tweaks and improvements. Ready to steer game-changing projects in financial services? Let's make it happen. Free. No credit card required. Interested in this role? Sign up to continue Free. No credit card required.

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