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Senior Industry Project Manager

Johannesburg, ZAFull-time2026-11-05 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead end-to-end execution of Visa and Mastercard-based implementation initiatives across core retail, commercial, and corporate banking segments within transactional banking environments.

Role type

Senior Industry Project Manager (Financial Services)

Builds

Core banking transformation projects and payment system integrations

Domain

Financial Services / Banking / Payments

Required skills

Strategic project leadership, Cross-functional team coordination, Risk management, Requirements elicitation, Change control, Financial acumen, Regulatory compliance knowledge, Stakeholder influence, Data accuracy maintenance, Advanced project management tools proficiency

Preferred skills

Portfolio/Program management experience, Banking license application experience, EMVCo specifications knowledge, PCI DSS/PA-DSS standards knowledge, Four-Party Model consultancy experience

Technologies

MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, Asana, Go2PPO, ClickUp, Trello

Responsibilities

Develop and manage comprehensive project delivery plans, Oversee risk identification and mitigation strategies, Coordinate cross-functional teams including external vendors, Govern project oversight through steering committees, Direct requirements elicitation and solution design activities, Provide mentorship to junior project team members

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC