Senior Project Manager

Company Description

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, Mauritius and South Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

PLEASE NOTE:

• This role is not open to relocation.  Only candidates who have residency and right to work in the Isle of Man can be considered.

To manage major and/or strategic 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification: 

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

Experience Required :

• 8 - 10 years experience in Business Support
• Significant experience required in the end-to end management of large-scale strategic projects through the leadership and coordination of a large project team.

Key Outputs :

• Conduct pre-analysis of project scope, including deliverables and timelines to determine feasibility and the potential impact of overall strategic objectives
• Develop project dashboards and reports that provide accurate information regarding the ongoing progress, risks and impact of the project
• Engage regularly with project sponsors and senior project stakeholders to advise them on project scope, approach and progress
• 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
• Identify the key project stakeholders and participate in constituting the project board

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Directing People
• Documenting Facts
• Embracing Change
• Following Procedures
• Making Decisions
• Managing Tasks
• Meeting Timescales
• Producing Output
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Project Definition
• Project Maintenance
• Project Management (Project Mgmt)
• Project Planning
• Project Reporting
• Project Resourcing

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