Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Address: 30 Baker Street
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Reference ID: 80440827A-0001
Date Posted: 5 May 2025
Position Overview
Standard Bank is seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to join our Personal and Private Banking team based in Johannesburg. This role is designed for a highly capable professional who thrives on managing complex, high-impact strategic initiatives across the business. The successful candidate will take full ownership of major projects, ensuring their successful delivery from inception through to implementation, within agreed parameters of scope, time, quality, and budget.
As a Project Manager, you will apply world-class project management methodologies, drive cross-functional collaboration, and deliver scalable, sustainable business solutions aligned with the strategic objectives of the bank. Your leadership will be pivotal in ensuring projects meet stakeholder expectations while enhancing operational efficiency and client value.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of multiple high-value and strategic projects, ensuring successful delivery against defined timelines, budgets, and quality benchmarks.
- Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, resource requirements, and key success metrics in alignment with business goals.
- Coordinate and guide cross-functional project teams, ensuring that all members understand their roles, responsibilities, and deliverables.
- Develop detailed project plans, manage budgets, allocate resources effectively, and proactively mitigate project risks and issues.
- Ensure that projects are compliant with all governance standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
- Regularly engage with key stakeholders across business units, IT, operations, finance, and other departments to provide updates, manage expectations, and secure alignment on project objectives.
- Track project progress and generate accurate reports, highlighting achievements, risks, dependencies, and action plans.
Qualifications and Educational Requirements
Minimum Qualification:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Project Management, or a related field.
Preferred Qualification:
- Postgraduate qualification in Project Management, Strategic Management, or Business Administration is advantageous.
- Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum) would be a strong asset.
Experience Requirements
- A minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in project management, with a proven track record in managing large-scale, complex, and strategic business initiatives from start to finish.
- Significant experience leading cross-functional teams and managing high-value projects across multiple business domains, particularly in the financial services sector.
- Solid understanding of business operations, strategy alignment, and how to leverage project delivery to achieve tangible business benefits.
- Experience in working within structured project management environments and frameworks, including both traditional (Waterfall) and Agile methodologies.
Key Behavioural Competencies
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following attributes:
- Adopting Practical Approaches: Applies logic and pragmatic thinking to solve problems and execute plans effectively.
- Articulating Information: Clearly and confidently communicates ideas, plans, and updates to stakeholders at all levels.
- Directing People: Provides clear leadership, motivation, and guidance to project teams to drive performance and accountability.
- Documenting Facts: Maintains detailed and accurate records, ensuring project traceability and auditability.
- Embracing Change: Demonstrates adaptability and resilience in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
- Following Procedures: Ensures that project execution complies with all governance, compliance, and procedural standards.
- Making Decisions: Exercises sound judgment under pressure, making timely and well-informed decisions.
Technical Competencies
- Project Definition: Ability to articulate the scope, purpose, and goals of projects aligned with business strategy.
- Project Planning: Strong planning and scheduling skills, including milestone tracking and critical path analysis.
- Project Management: Deep expertise in the application of project management frameworks and methodologies.
- Project Resourcing: Experience in managing project resources, including budgets, personnel, and tools.
- Project Maintenance: Ability to manage ongoing project operations and ensure consistent progress tracking.
Why Join Us?
At Standard Bank, we are committed to driving Africa’s growth. By joining our team, you will be part of a purpose-led organization that values innovation, customer-centricity, and excellence in execution. You will play a vital role in leading strategic transformation projects that enhance our clients’ experience and position us at the forefront of the financial services industry.
How to Apply
To apply, please visit our here and submit your application online. We look forward to reviewing your profile and exploring how your expertise can help us shape the future of banking in Africa.
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