Key Responsibilities End-to-End Project Management: Lead the project lifecycle from initiation to delivery, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders from Business, Technology, and Operations to ensure alignment on design, scope, and delivery milestones. Solution Delivery Oversight: Work with solution architects and business SMEs to agree on the future-state architecture and take ownership of the implementation plan and methodology. Target Operating Model Implementation: Drive execution of a clearly defined TOM, ensuring that roles, responsibilities, and governance structures are clearly articulated and adopted across functions. Project Governance: Set up and manage robust governance processes including steering committees, working groups, risk tracking, and status reporting. Resource & Budget Management: Define and secure required resourcing; track and manage project budget, escalating as necessary. Issue & Risk Management: Proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies; drive timely resolution of blockers and decisions. Milestone Tracking & Roadmap Delivery: Ensure project milestones are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and according to quality expectations. Qualifications 10+ years experience in Project or Program Management in Financial Services, preferably in Global Markets. Proven success in leading large-scale system transformation programs , ideally involving data platforms or market data solutions. Experience in delivering projects involving data model implementation and Target Operating Model execution . Strong understanding of the Global Markets trading environment, including front-to-back processes. Demonstrated ability to work with and influence C-level stakeholders . Excellent knowledge of project governance , risk management, and financial tracking. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, hybrid approaches). Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Computer Science, Engineering); PMP, Prince2, or Agile certifications are a plus. Preferred Qualifications Deep domain expertise in Market Data Infrastructure and Trading Platforms . Experience with cross-functional transformation involving multiple business units and geographies. Familiarity with procurement processes and vendor management in capital markets. Experience managing offshore/onshore delivery models. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Project Manager
BOARDROOM APPOINTMENTS
sandton, sandton
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