Job Description

Hello IT Project Manager,

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of the people that make it happen.

As part of our Core Banking Team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Are you someone who can:

Improve the lives of the customers through simple, effective solutions that meet their needs, contact us today and join a winning team.

You’ll be an ideal candidate if you have:

• Must have a formal IT Project Management course / certificate / university module.
• Must have min 5+ - years IT Project Management experience.
• Must have experience running Technology / Technical projects.
• Experience with Climate Risk and/or ESG Environment and Social Governance
• Experience in the banking industry

Additional information

• To drive business change that delivers value through the structured implementation and delivery of projects against time, resource, money and scope constraints.
• Build working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration and innovation.
• Effectively implement change management practices, processes and procedures and ensure optimal understanding and acceptance thereof.
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of industry and subject matter development and application thereof in an area of specialization
• Manage teams within the context of defined processes, set required performance parameters and act as technical coach where required.
• Implement people resource planning in line with delivery and performance objectives, on budget and in partnership with specialised areas.
• Continuously monitor actual project and process turnaround times and quality standards and resolve issues speedily to enhance effective client service delivery.
• Manage and advise on projects from beginning to end in alignment with identified organisational methods and governance guidelines.
• Contribute to the development of project budgets, control and report on budgeted resources to meet the project objectives.
• Compile and maintain relevant project documentation in accordance with agreed project procedures and methodologies to effectively support project delivery as well as comply with audit requirements.
• Apply the necessary discretion and judgement to diagnose symptoms, causes and effects and to make decisions to overcome problems and to provide solutions.
• Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycles
• Apply knowledge of products, techniques and related processes to manage a team's task execution on quality and time.
• Direct, control, coordinate and optimise budgeted resources (including people, procurement, systems, time and budget) to meet specific objectives and deliver agreed results in accordance with a defined project lifecycle or process.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Qualification - Completed relevant undergrad degree/diploma
• Preferred Qualification - Post graduate degree
• Must have a formal IT Project Management course / certificate / university module.
• Experience – 5+ years IT Project Management experience

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.