Project Manager

Standard Bank Offshore is the offshore arm of the Standard Bank Group, a leading Africa focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage. Our international Banking, Lending, Investment, Fiduciary and Wealth Management services offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals.

Our clients range from individuals to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa and SBO is perfectly positioned to support the growth of our organisation from our office in the Isle of Man, Jersey, London, MAUs and South Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

NOTE: This role is not open to Relocation or Sponsorship. Isle of Man residents are eligible to apply.

To manage the delivery of projects through the application of best practice project management skills, tools and techniques, whilst engaging with and leading cross-functional teams to deliver scalable business solutions within the required parameters in terms of scope, cost and quality.

Minimum Qualification: 

• First Degree in Business Commerce
• First Degree in Project Management

Experience Required :

• 5 - 7 years experience in Business Support
• Significant experience required in the end-to-end management of projects through the coordination of a project team and cross functional resources.

Key Outputs :

• Conduct formal handover of the project into business as usual, including the handover of all required documentation and the completion and submission of a close-out report.
• Develop project dashboards and reports that provide accurate information regarding the ongoing progress, risks and impact of the project to enable timely decision-making.
• Drive the implementation of the required information management processes and systems to ensure all project information and documents are managed according to organisation and regulatory standards and requirements.
• Identify and advise on project risks through the delivery of risk reports to all stakeholders involved in the project to ensure that risk is managed appropriately. Engage with project and programme boards to ensure adequate understanding and buy in to resolve risk concerns.
• Identify the key project stakeholders and participate in constituting the project board. Engage with all stakeholders on their involvement to ensure effective participation.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Directing People
• Documenting Facts
• Embracing Change
• Following Procedures

Technical Competencies:

• Project Administration Skills
• Project Definition
• Project Management (Project Mgmt)
• Project Planning
• Project Reporting
• Project Resourcing