Senior Project Manager (11332)

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Investec is a distinctive Specialist Bank serving clients principally in the UK and South Africa. Our culture gives us our edge: we work hard to find colleagues who'll think out of the ordinary and we put them in environments where they'll flourish. We combine a flat structure with a focus on internal mobility. If you can bring an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learn and collaborate to your work, this could be the boost your career deserves.

Investec are looking for an experienced Project/Program Manager ready to lead a transformative programme in our finance function. We are seeking an individual with a proven track record managing large scale global projects and programmes, to spearhead a global finance transformation project, deploying automated solutions and advanced technologies to reshape our operations.

In this pivotal position, you will drive the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple workstreams, ensuring that our business requirements are met on time and within budget. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams and engage with key stakeholders to align on project goals and deliverables, coordinating multiple workstreams and collaborating closely with multidiscplinary teams.

What you will be doing:

• Project Leadership: Lead the planning and execution of the finance transformation project, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with senior leadership, IT teams, finance departments, and external vendors to gather insights and provide updates throughout the project lifecycle.
• Change Management: Lead change management processes to facilitate the adoption of new technologies and processes, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
• Performance Tracking: Establish metrics to assess the success of technology initiatives and report on progress to stakeholders.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify potential risks associated with the transformation programme and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
• Training and Support: Coordinate the delivery of training programmes to equip teams with the necessary skills and knowledge for success in the transformed environment.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in leading large-scale finance transformation projects within a global context.
• Strong understanding of cloud-based finance systems, including ERP and EPM systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• A degree in Finance, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Relevant project management certifications (desirable).

Embedded in our culture is a sense of belonging and inclusion. This creates an environment in which everyone is free to be themselves which helps to drive innovation, creativity and ultimately business performance. At Investec we want everyone to find it easy to be themselves, and to feel they belong. It's a responsibility we all share and is integral to our purpose and values as an organisation.

Research shows that some candidates can be reluctant to apply to a role unless they meet all the criteria. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit here and welcome you to do the same - if the role excites you, please don't let our person specification hold you back. Get in touch!

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