Senior Project Manager

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities - plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector's most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We're passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

To manage major and/or strategic projects through the application of best practice project management skills, tools and techniques, whilst engaging with and leading cross-functional teams to deliver scalable business solutions within the required parameters in terms of scope, cost and quality. Job Summary

Employer: Standard Bank

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Windhoek, Namibia

Category: Project Management

Closing Date: 2026-10-23 Key Responsibilities

Conduct pre-analysis of project scope, including deliverables and timelines to determine feasibility and the potential impact of overall strategic objectives to ensure suitable amendments can be made upfront.

Develop project dashboards and reports that provide accurate information regarding the ongoing progress, risks and impact of the project to enable timely decision-making.

Drive the development of the projects change plan and the planning and implementation mechanisms for communication, training, stakeholder engagement and monitoring of change impacts to ensure solutions are effectively implemented and therefore meet the required organisational benefits.

Engage regularly with project sponsors and senior project stakeholders to advise them on project scope, approach and progress to ensure they remain committed to the projects direction and have the opportunity to provide the necessary advice or guidance.

Identify the most appropriate project resources, coordinate and monitor their utilisation including business resources, external consultants, contractors and other vendor resources to ensure the effective execution of project deliverables against agreed standards and timelines. Requirements

Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Business Administration or related

Project Management Professional Qualification (CAPM/PMP)

5-7 years: Significant experience required in the end-to end management of large-scale strategic projects through the leadership and coordination of a project team.

Behavioural Competencies:

Directing People

Managing Tasks

Meeting Timescales

Producing Output

Team Working

Technical Competencies:

Project Definition

Project Maintenance

Project Planning

Project Reporting

Project Resourcing How to Apply

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