New Job Recruitment at Absa Bank

New Job Recruitment at Absa Bank

POSITION: Project Manager (FTC) 

Job Description

With over 100 years of rich history and a strong position as a local bank with regional and worldwide competence, a job with our family allows you to be a part of this exciting growth adventure, reset our future, and define our destiny as a proudly African corporation.

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Overall Job Purpose

• The Project Manager is fully responsible for the implementation of projects across the group. The project manager ensures that the project/changes are completed on time, within budget, and in sufficient quality to fulfill stakeholder expectations. All project/change delivery must adhere to the Absa change rules and methods.
• Ensure that all projects are completed on time and within the budgeted scope.
• Led the project’s inception, planning, and technical feasibility.
• Create a clear approach for tracking and monitoring the project’s progress.
• Regular updates are provided to both internal and external stakeholders to ensure that projects are completed on schedule.
• Maintain client and stakeholder relationships.
• You can track your project’s progress using the appropriate project management tools.
• Reduce project risks by doing a risk management analysis.
• Provide the required support to ensure that financed initiatives are properly managed and completed within schedule, cost, quality, and risk restrictions.
• You must be open-minded, passionate, and have a manner of working that inspires others.
• Must be devoted to completing work successfully and on schedule

Key Accountabilities

Project Definition and Planning (20 percent)

• Evaluate the business need for change and build or assist in the creation of a business case.
• Define, scope, and plan the project, and agree on its structure and deliverables.
• Obtain proper project sponsor approval for the business case.
• Prepare and agree on precise project/subproject tasks.
• Agree on resource requirements with Business and IT Support.

Project and Change Delivery (40%).

• Responsible for modest project management activities, either alone or with a small team (typically from the BAU line and seconded part-time to the project).
• Comply with the Project Manager’s developed and maintained mechanisms to ensure project delivery.
• Prepare a current and accurate forecast of costs, cash flow, timelines, and resource requirements and reach an agreement with the Project Steering Committee.
• Identify all the items and tasks required to complete them. Prepare and maintain precise and accurate project and resource plans, including current activity completion estimations.
• Prepare and agree on detailed project plans to achieve project deadlines and budgets.
• Coordinate, review, and report project progress against plan, escalating issues as needed.
• Follow the agreed-upon controls for resources, schedule, and quality.
• Showcase effective stakeholder management (minimum engagement necessary).
• Identify potential risks and concerns, as well as change and issue management methods, and provide suitable suggestions.
• Ensure that business benefits are owned and delivered.
• Manage project handover and completion.

Stakeholder Management (20 percent)

• Identify, analyse, and comprehend project stakeholders’ expectations.
• Effective stakeholder management throughout the project’s lifecycle.
• Regular verbal and written communication to explain the business case, get commitment and support, and update project progress to stakeholders.
• Consultations with the Accountable Executive/Sponsor to report on project progress, escalate difficulties, etc.
• Communication with other firms and other enablers to support the project as needed.

Project Governance (20 percent)

• Create and maintain project plans, which include timetables and budgets.
• Identify and manage project dependencies.
• Manage project budgets and costs; track and report expenses.
• Identify, evaluate, prioritize, monitor, and report concerns and hazards.
• Create and execute communication plans.
• Implement assurance methods to ensure quality and conformance to standards.
• Plan and manage your resource allocation.
• Manage changes to the project’s scope, timeline, and budget.
• Document the lessons learned, then create and execute process changes.
• Ensure adherence to organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Requirements for this position include a minimum of 2 years of experience in the telecommunications/banking industry, 2 years of project management experience, understanding of Agile techniques and/or Design Thinking, and a business-related degree or certificate.

Knowledge and Skills: (Minimum of 2)

• Experience implementing change management best practices and disciplines
• Awareness of the Bank’s systems, products, and services.
• Experience managing activity over the whole project lifecycle using contemporary technology, organized procedures, and a quality process.
• Experience with governance, control, and risk management
• Proven ability to work effectively with teams at all levels.

Competencies: (minimum of two competencies).

• Management & Leadership
• Exceptional service and results-oriented.
• Superior analytical, evaluation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and within time limits.
• Excellent self-organization and self-direction in work completion, including time management skills.
• Ability to establish and manage priorities.
• It’s critical to stay current on technology advancements.

Education

• National Diplomas and Advanced Certificates in Business, Commerce, and Management (Required)

How to Apply for this Job Recruitment at Absa Bank

Click Here to Apply Online

Closing Date: November 22, 2024

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