Intermediate Project Manager– Financial Services, Centurion

Centurion, South Africa | Posted on 15/05/2026

Our client, a Financial Services Provider based in Centurion , is looking for an

Intermediate Project Manager

to lead and manage end-to-end delivery of business and technology projects.

This role is ideal for a delivery-focused Project Manager with experience in

business process improvement, digital transformation, process automation, and systems implementation , preferably within the

financial services

or another

regulated environment .

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects from initiation through to closure, ensuring delivery within agreed

scope, timelines, budget, governance, and quality standards

while engaging effectively with key stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional business and technology projects from initiation to completion.

Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, issues, and dependencies.

Ensure alignment between project outcomes and strategic business objectives.

Coordinate with business owners, technical teams, and stakeholders across departments.

Support business readiness, implementation planning, and change adoption.

Ensure compliance with internal governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.

Track and report on project milestones, risks, delivery progress, and benefits realisation.

Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across systems and processes.

Present project updates to senior leadership, steering committees, and executives.

Use

JIRA

and

Microsoft Office Suite

for project planning, dashboards, and reporting.

Requirements

Matric (essential)

Bachelor’s Degree (advantageous)

PMP

,

CAPM

,

PRINCE2

, or similar certification (highly advantageous)

3–5 years of project management experience

Experience in

financial services

, insurance, banking, fintech, or another regulated environment preferred

Strong knowledge of

Agile

,

Waterfall

, and/or

PRINCE2

methodologies

Business process improvement

Digital transformatio

Systems implementation

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Experience using

JIRA

and

Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent planning, governance, reporting, and problem-solving ability

Ideal Candidate Profile

Highly organised and delivery-driven

Comfortable working across both business and technical teams

Able to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities

Confident communicating with senior decision-makers

Skilled at managing ambiguity and driving outcomes

Experienced in working within a regulated financial services environment

Opportunity to work within an established

Financial Services Provider

Exposure to high-impact

business and digital transformation projects

Work across both business and technology teams

Career growth and professional development opportunities

Opportunity to contribute to strategic business improvement initiatives

Inclusive employer committed to diversity and transformation

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