To manage (end to end) the strategy; planning; organising; negotiating; staffing directing and controlling of all aspects of projects or programmes for a portfolio in ensuring the successful implementation of IT Projects and to realise the business cluster strategy. Provides expert advice and counsel to functional/ and non functional user personnel and project teams on the most complex aspects of integration of logical groupings of technologies.To facilitate agreed solution and ensure the solution meets business requirements with minimal impact to the stability of the IT environment.
Job Responsibilities
Effectively manage the delivery of services to the stakeholders by establishing governance forums and by understanding, assessing and managing escalated risks associated with programmes and projects
Optimise the effectiveness of resources through modelling capacity requirements across full portfolio and by understanding and communicating impact of capacity requirements
Ensure optimal organising of environment by specifying the nature of capacity requirements in alignment with strategic priority and by actively managing the capacity of the project managers in the team and negotiate where capacity constraints occur.
Take responsibility for implementation of programme and project governance that aligns to project methodologies, processes and project disciplines
Define and agree service level of operational and call centre support - including support and maintenance, application health and stability
Escalate project performance to relevant board by clearly showing business objectives according to business cases
Ensure optimal team delivery by considering and making amendments to processes, structures, operating models and business plans
Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals and support business strategies that improve the corporate image by ensuring self, managers and team participation in Nedbank culture building initiatives
Participate and ensure managers encourage staff to participate and support corporate social responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy
Ensure issues raised in culture survey are addressed and results are improved by ensuring action plans are created
Deliver a world class service through others by ensuring a client centric culture through required interventions.Identify areas of resource inefficiencies and promote optimisation through promoting multi-skilling and addressing capacity gaps by reviewing and improving work processes
Manage branch budget (recoveries of staff incl) through responsible budget planning and management and by driving efficiencies
Ensure project execution of the end to end life cycle of all portfolio programmes and projects relating to the implementation of IT projects according to the project methodology and strategy.Ensure successful project delivery by dealing with escalated project issues, non delivery conflicts and integration
Successful execution of Innovation and Technical projects through the Project Management Office
Lead the full lifecycle of projects from initiation through planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations to ensure successful delivery.
Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and sponsors.
Manage project budgets, ensuring cost control and financial accountability.
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
Monitor project progress and performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
Prepare and present regular project status reports to stakeholders and leadership.
Facilitate effective communication across project teams, ensuring alignment and transparency.
Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors for flawless execution of projects.
Matric and relevant tertiary qualification
MMP or equivalent
Essential Certifications
Formal accreditation in professional field where applicable
Minimum Experience Level
Minimum 5 Years of Relevant Experience
Formal Project Management Experience
Strong Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Skills.
Proficiency in Project and Delivery Tools (Microsoft Project, JIRA, Confluence, tracking, and reporting).
Financial and Risk Management Competence
Knowledge of risk management, change control, and quality assurance processes.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Kanban) and delivery frameworks.
Technical / Professional Knowledge
Budgeting
Business administration and management
Business principles
Business terms and definitions
Capacity planning
Change management
Client service management
Communication Strategies
Diversity management
Employee training/development
Financial Accounting Principles
Governance, Risk and Controls
Organisational behaviour theory
Principles of project management
Relevant regulatory knowledge
Stakeholder management
Strategic planning
Talent management
Business writing skills
Management information and reporting principles, tools and mechanisms
System Development Life cycle(SDLC)
Role relevant related technologies
ITIL
IT Concepts
Business Process
Products and Services
Behavioural Competencies
Building Partnerships
Facilitating Change
Inspiring others
Business Acumen
Driving for Results
Selecting Talent
Delegation and Empowerment
- Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566
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