Project Management Role at Stanbic IBTC Bank

Stanbic IBTC Bank is a leading African banking group focused on emerging markets globally. It has been a mainstay of South Africa's financial system for 150 years, and now spans 16 countries across the African continent.

Standard Bank is a firm believer in technical innovation, to help us guarantee exceptional client service and leading edge financial solutions. Our growing global success reflects our commitment to the latest solutions, the best people, and a uniquely flexible and vibrant working culture. To help us drive our success into the future, we are looking for resourceful individuals to join our dedicated team at our offices.

PROJECT MANAGER - RISK DATA AGGREGATION AND RISK REPORTING (RDARR)
JOB ID: 20894

JOB DETAILS

Group Risk Management: understanding all risks - from the economic to the political - that could affect our global business, and offering guidance to all parts of the bank

JOB PURPOSE
Contribute to successful delivery of the RDARR project by driving continuous improvement, coordinating and tracking status, managing budget and ensuring resources availability.
Demonstrate basic understanding of project relating to data aggregation and management process
Understand the bank’s current Project Governance Structure and align the project requirement to the Structure.
Ensure owners of operational actions complete them and provide regular updates to project stakeholders and teams in a timely manner
Planning roadmap with relevant stakeholders to complete and actualize project deliverables
Ensure the project aligns with other strategic initiatives across the Group
Work with the project team to document project status, track and ensure resolution of project issues. Keep risk and issue log register with appropriate resolution
Ensure that appropriate standard project practices and procedures are documented and followed, sign offs are managed and updated regularly.
Articulate the roadmap for transitioning the project into business-as-usual
Work with Head of Unit to conduct Project Audit during project closure.
Must have strong understanding and demonstrate use of Project Management Methodologies

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES
Managing stakeholders expectations across all cadres
Managing project governance responsibilities (In-country & Center)
Managing time, resources and project budgets
Managing Project Governance shared folder for easy access to project documents
Ensuring adherence to defined Project Governance policies
Monitoring and communicating project status and delivery
Managing  project documentation and ensuring objectives set out are achieved whilst preventing scope creep
Prioritization and efficient time management
Ensure strict compliance to the Standard Operating Processes
Any other duties as may be assigned by Department Head & Team Leader
The position requires a detailed approach to task completion, strong organization skills, positive relationship and communication skills, and a general understanding of assigned project dynamics.
Work at all levels of the project from business analyst through project management as needed to govern the project execution successfully.
Work closely with required units and other stakeholders , finance, It cost management , legal team and other stakeholders in reviewing contracts as it relates to projects and ensure that governance is followed

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Preferably certified in Prince 2, PMI, PMBOK or other project management qualifications
B.Sc. Degree

KNOWLEDGE/TECHNICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE
Demonstrable understanding of basic banking concepts and dynamics, particularly in relation to risk management
Proven ability to work under stress in emergencies; flexibility to handle pressure coming from all directions simultaneously
Strong team-orientated interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interface with a wide variety of people at all levels
Self-motivated and able to work under little supervision.
Good communication skills.
Ability to interact with users at all levels.
Must be service orientated
Stakeholder management
Track record in managing regulatory-induced projects (will be an added advantage)

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DUE DATE: 16 February, 2017