Project Manager, Johannesburg

Join the BCB PMO at the centre of enterprise decision-making—where strategy, investment, delivery and value converge. We operate as a modern, enablement‑led function, partnering with Value Stream Owners, Product Design&Innovation, and Group Technology to ensure the right initiatives are prioritised, dependencies are proactively resolved, risks are surfaced early, and value is realised. In this role, you will: Operate at true enterprise and portfolio level, shaping strategic outcomes beyond individual programmesPartner with senior leaders and executives, influencing prioritisation, trade-offs and investment decisions Orchestrate delivery across value streams, removing enterprise-level blockers and enabling flow Work within a small, senior, high-impact PMO team, where judgement, influence and credibility matterHelp shape a pragmatic, trusted PMO, focused on outcomes, value and execution—not bureaucracy If you thrive in complexity, are comfortable influencing without authority—this is an opportunity to make a meaningful, enterprise-wide impact. Job Purpose

To lead the end-to-end delivery of BCB strategic and business initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered within approved scope, budget, and timelines, while embedding strong PMO governance, financial discipline, and data integrity. The role is accountable for: Driving execution discipline across the project lifecycleEnsuring QBR-ready reporting, risk management, and decision enablement Managing stakeholder engagement, change impact, and benefits realisation Embedding PMO standards, tools, and governance practices across initiatives The Project Manager acts as a critical enabler of delivery performance, ensuring that projects are not only tracked, but actively managed to successful outcomes aligned to BCB strategy.Job Responsibilities

End-to-End Project Delivery

Lead projects from initiation through to implementation and benefit realisation Deliver projects within approved scope, budget, and timelines Ensure clear delivery plans, milestones, dependencies, and ownership structures Proactively manage delivery performance and course correction PMO Governance&Execution Discipline

Apply PMO governance frameworks (plans, RAID logs, stage gates, reporting) consistently Ensure all project artefacts are complete, accurate, and audit-ready Enforce no delivery outside agreed governance frameworks without approval Maintain full visibility across project health (RAG, risks, dependencies)Manage project budgets aligned to approved business cases Track financial performance, variances, and forecasts monthly Identify and escalation of financial risks and deviations early Ensure benefits tracking aligned to defined value outcomes QBR Readiness&Executive Reporting

Ensure all project inputs are accurate, complete, and submitted on time for QBR cycles Translate project status into clear, decision‑ready insights Highlight risks, dependencies, and escalation points with impact articulation Track actions, decisions, and conditions through to closure Stakeholder Management&Engagement

Identify and manage key stakeholders across business, Group, and delivery teams Build trusted relationships through structured engagement and reporting Facilitate alignment across business owners, sponsors, and delivery teams Provide transparency on delivery status, risks, and performance Identify risks early and implement proactive mitigation strategiesEnsure all risks, issues, and dependencies are tracked, managed, and escalated Change Management&Business Readiness

Assess and manage business change impact across processes, systems, and roles Ensure stakeholder readiness and adoption of new capabilities Support post‑implementation reviews, retrospectives, and lessons learned PMO Tool Adoption&Data Integrity

Use PMO tools as the single source of truth for all project data Ensure project data is accurate, complete, and updated in line with reporting cycles Contribution to PMO&Team Capability

Support the development of PMO governance capability and best practices Share knowledge and drive continuous improvement in project delivery Essential Qualifications (NQF Level)

Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate Relevant Diploma/ Degree in Business / Finance / Engineering / Project Management or related field Preferred Qualification

NQF level 7 qualification or Honours degree in Project Management or Business management Essential Certifications (Advantageous)

Project Management certification (PMBOK, Scaled SAFe Agile) Preferred Certifications

PMO or Programme Management certification Minimum Experience Level

5–7 years’ experience in a project environment Experience in: Business / transformation programmes Financial services or banking (preferred) Technical / Professional Knowledge

Project and programme management methodologies Financial management and budgeting Governance, risk, and controls Portfolio management and PMO practices Data quality and reporting standards Stakeholder engagement and communication strategies Change management principles Customer Orientation Earning TrustMonitoring Information Leveraging Feedback Planning and Organising Decision-making under pressure Accountability&ownership Delivery focus&execution discipline Disclaimer

Preference will be given to candidates from the underrepresented groups Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566 Nedbank Ltd Reg No 1951/000009/06. Authorised financial services and registered credit provider (NCRCP16). For assistance please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566

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