Our client is a financial services company that has a footprint in over 30 African countries. Their growth prospect is humanising technology and designing our digitalisation journey around their clients. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing multiple projects or large, complex programs with minimal supervision. You will ensure the alignment of the project management plan with the business case, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and manage risk, budget, and resources effectively.

Details of Role:
Key Responsibilities:
Define and align the project charter with the business case and assist in the development of the Benefits Realisation Plan.
Manage delivery of multiple projects or large/complex programs in accordance with PM methodology and governance standards.
Lead stakeholder management, establishing and maintaining professional relationships
Ensure resource contracting and optimal utilization across projects.
Ensure smooth transition from project implementation to ongoing BAU support and maintenance.
Apply for funds to execute projects with sponsor approval and facilitate the prioritization of scope items.
Facilitate prioritization process of scope items across multiple business entities.
Effective Risk, Issue, Actions, Budget, Dependency & Stakeholder management.

Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
Relevant IT or Project Management qualification.
Over 8 years IT Project Management experience.
Proven experience managing infrastructure projects or infrastructure within business projects in a multi-vendor environment.
Strong business case development and estimation skills
Strong vendor and contract management knowledge.
Familiarity with Jira and RFP/RFI processes.
Strong conflict resolution and facilitation abilities.