You will lead high-impact strategic initiatives and complex projects that drive growth, enhance operational efficiency, and support innovation. This role ensures the successful execution of projects by applying advanced project management methodologies, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and aligning outcomes with key business objectives. Acting as a central point of contact, the Project Manager bridges stakeholders, sponsors, and delivery teams while providing oversight, governance, and leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Scope Definition

• Define clear project objectives, deliverables, scope, and success criteria.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.

2. Project Delivery & Execution

• Oversee the entire project lifecycle from initiation to implementation.
• Maintain a comprehensive delivery plan aligned with time, budget, and quality expectations.
• Implement effective change control processes to track and manage project changes and impediments.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to estimate work effort and resource requirements.
• Manage and communicate risks, issues, dependencies, and assumptions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive operational readiness and ensure smooth handover to business-as-usual operations.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and share lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Facilitate key meetings including project kick-offs, progress reviews, technical demos, and stakeholder debriefs.
• Manage project budgets, review contractor and supplier quotes, and monitor actual costs against budget.
• Develop and implement a Quality Management Plan to ensure delivery of high-quality outcomes.

3. Stakeholder & Communication Management

• Serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders and project teams.
• Provide clear, timely updates on project status, risks, and deliverables.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with all project stakeholders.
• Support procurement processes including tender evaluations and contract management.

4. Team Leadership & Performance

• Lead and motivate multi-disciplinary, hybrid remote teams across multiple locations.
• Promote accountability, clarity, and collaboration within project teams.
• Offer coaching, support performance development, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Actively participate in the project management community by sharing knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., BSc, BCom, or equivalent)
• Professional certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent is essential

Experience:

• 8–12 years of proven experience managing large-scale technology projects
• Preferably within the Financial Services or Technology sectors
• Demonstrated success in delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects on time and within budget

Apply for this role today, contact Sune Pienaar at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [email protected]
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy.

If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise