We are in search of strong and well skilled Project and Programme Managers who are experienced across various financial services environments.
The purpose of the position is to manage a program of projects in a coordinated manner in order to obtain benefits on behalf of the Company and/or its clients, in alignment with industry best practice, client methodology requirements, and the Companys commitment to Delivery Excellence.
At IQbusiness, we attract talented people from diverse backgrounds and commit ourselves to helping each person achieve his or her full potential. We are committed to growing each individual, and providing them with the challenges, feedback and support needed to achieve success.
Education
Minimum Requirements
- Matric
- Qualification in Project / Program Management
- Degree or Diploma in Business Management, Computer Science, Business Science or Engineering would be advantageous
- Certified PRINCE2 Practitioner, Certified PMP, Certified Scrum Master, Certified in SAFe, Certified SAFe Release Train Engineer
- 5 to 10 years solid Project/Programme Management experience on financial services projects.
- 3 or more years experience managing multiple teams across multiple projects
- Advanced budget management and stakeholder management skills
- Effective communication skills
- Exposure to Agile and alternative delivery methodologies
- Exposure to Business & Process Analysis
- Hybrid way of work (Client, IQbusiness, Home)
Program Initiation
- Identify Stakeholders
- Consult broadly with clients (executives and delivery teams) and other stakeholders
- Analyse business value
- Identify delivery cadences
- Program planning
- Identify and plan teams (project and shared resource teams) and teams capacity
- Plan procurement
- Estimate costs and determine budget
- Identify functional and non-function dependencies
- Identify program risks
- Perform qualitative and qualitative risk analysis
- Identify program metrics
- Develop program guidance
- Organisation and coordination of teams across the program
- Build relationships across project teams and shared resource teams
- Build relationships with key stakeholders
- Communicate program guidance and establish support team
- Prioritisation and coordination of work
- Balance Priorities
- Attend to administration and reporting relating to procurement
- Schedule and manage releases
- Negotiate and manage dependencies
- Manage program finances
- Monitor and control risks
- Coordinate and monitor schedules
- Monitor and manage teams health and performance
- Monitor and measure projects performance
- Report on projects performance and overall program metrics
- Close program or phase
- Ensure that all relevant documentation and reports have been disseminated
- Close procurement arrangements
- Off-board program team members and complete close-out
As all IQbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification.
IQbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals
