IT Programme Manager at FirstRand Group

Job Description

To plan, direct and coordinate a program of projects to ensure program goals are met and that projects are executed as expected.

Provide direction to achieve strategic or operational goals through collaboration and driving delivery and integration of related projects to achieve stakeholder requirements and meet organisational objectives.

Hello future Programme Manager.

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our Core Banking Team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Are you someone who can:

• Develop and advise on appropriate change strategies in alignment with project requirements that support overall business strategy.
• Deploy integrated risk management, governance, and compliance frameworks throughout area of responsibility.
• Identify and participate in activities that are appropriate for own development as a life-long learner.
• Manage team or teams in areas of responsibility in delivery against performance targets and achievement of wider human capital objectives.
• Demonstrate leadership behavior through personal involvement, commitment and dedication in support of organisational values.
• Compile reports that track progress and guide business to make informed decisions.
• Develop tactical strategy and delivery plans in support of functional strategic objectives in partnership with leadership.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Qualification - Completed relevant undergrad degree/diploma.
• Preferred Qualification - Project management certification
• Experience - 5-10 years’ project/programme management experience

We would love to see applicants who can:

• Establish mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders that support thought leadership, innovative and integrated practice solutions.
• Design and deliver customer service solutions, systems and interactions aligned to Organisational values and service standards that build the brand.
• Draw up a budget aligned to tactical delivery plans, monitor effectiveness and report on variances.
• Monitor actual project progress and resolve issues speedily to enhance effective client service delivery.
• Design integrated programme plans, identify resources for execution purposes, implement, identify risks, and apply associated project.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the project resources (including people, procurement, systems, time and budget) from the initiation of an identified project to the end of the defined project lifecycle or process in order to deliver on project goals and objectives.
• Lead indirect teams by providing a meaningful context, setting performance standards and educating on process.
• Maintain and build relationships for purposes of expectation management and project reporting.
• Manage the quality of delivery in line with predefined quality standards, procedures, SLA’s and project plans to ensure customer goal achievement.
• Implement and use governance and compliance procedures and processes effectively to identify and manage risks.
• Contribute to the development of project budgets, control and report on budgeted resources to meet the project objectives.
• Assist with the creation of change management plans and implement these to maximise the adoption and/or usage and minimise resistance.
• Compile and maintain relevant project documentation in accordance with agreed project procedures and methodologies to effectively support project delivery as well as comply with audit requirements.