Project Manager (Senior)

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Contract - 12 months with potential to extend based on delivery

COMPANY:

Vito Solutions

CLIENT:

A leading digital-first financial services organisation

LOCATION:

Johannesburg, South Africa

WORKING MODEL:

On-site

JOB OVERVIEW:

A leading digital-first financial services organisation is expanding rapidly and is looking for a Senior Project Manager with a "project CEO" mindset.

This is a role for someone who takes full ownership, thinks strategically, and drives delivery with precision. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment and is passionate about building high-quality digital products that improve client experience and deliver measurable value.

If you're ambitious, adaptable, and excited by the idea of pushing boundaries in modern banking and Fintech, this role is for you.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly analytical, curious, and quick to connect insights across different domains.
• Strategic sees beyond tasks to long-term outcomes and business impact.
• A natural leader who can influence, challenge, and drive accountability.
• Self-driven with a mindset of I run this like a business.
• Relentless about quality, delivery standards, and client experience.
• Innovative, future-focused, and passionate about building new solutions.
• Confident engaging both technical teams and senior executives.
• Execution-oriented gets things done, consistently.
• Resilient and solutions-focused, especially in fast-moving environments.

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

You will lead high-impact, cross-functional technology and business initiatives from inception to implementation. 

Responsibilities include:

• Managing complex digital banking and technology projects end-to-end.

• Driving clarity, decision-making, and alignment across multiple business units and external partners.

• Identifying risks early, removing blockers, and accelerating delivery.

• Ensuring excellent execution across design, development, testing, and client experience.

• Managing executive forums and providing concise, data-driven progress updates.

• Owning delivery timelines, scope, interdependencies, and value realisation.
• Introducing simplicity, innovation, and pace into projects and processes.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Strong understanding of enterprise systems and the digital banking or fintech environment.
• Solid grasp of project management principles and methodologies.
• Ability to quickly understand technical concepts and relate them to business needs.
• Proven ability to manage multiple large projects simultaneously.
• Strategic thinker who understands organisational dynamics and long-term objectives.
• High ownership mindset with strong accountability and initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Advanced facilitation, presentation, and negotiation capabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Relevant tertiary qualification (Degree or Diploma preferred).

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 8-10+ years' experience managing large-scale projects in a corporate or financial services environment.

ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS:

• Exposure to digital banking, payments, core banking systems, or related technologies is highly advantageous.

**Please note: If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.