Leading end-to-end delivery of complex project portfolios and programmes that transform our clients' businesses
We're building our banking sector talent pipeline.
NSP is building an ongoing pipeline of Programme & Project Portfolio Managers for our banking sector clients and partners. This role owns end-to-end delivery management, from concept to benefits realisation, leading multi-skilled teams spanning strategy, data science, technology, and analysis & design to deliver strategic change across complex project portfolios and programmes.
About NSP
Nsika Strategic Partners (NSP) is a Level 1 B-BBEE, 100% Black-owned professional services firm registered as a Temporary Employment Service (TES) / Private Employment Agency (PEA) with the South African Department of Labour. Our tech recruitment division is a small, fast-growing, 100% Black female-owned team building specialist talent pipelines for South Africa's banking and financial services sector.
What You'll Be Doing
Delivery Leadership
- Act as custodian of the business case ("the why") across complex programmes or project portfolios spanning multiple capabilities and disciplines
- Deliver results and take initiative against the business case, managing change within complex stakeholder ecosystems
- Apply critical thinking and customer-centric, fact-based problem-solving to guide multi-skilled delivery teams and client stakeholders toward value-driven outcomes
- Build meaningful client relationships and ensure effective communication to all stakeholders
- Provide quality assurance and delivery oversight to ensure successful execution and fit-for-purpose adoption of outputs
- Manage delivery and reputational risk across the programme
Team & Business Growth
- Support client demand generation and the relationship sales process
- Increase the delivery team's depth of knowledge and guide solutioning
- Coach and mentor intermediate consultants to grow their skills and delivery effectiveness
- Support the career facilitation and development of team members
- Represent the practice at community events to build the team's brand, attract talent and grow the pipeline of client opportunities
What We're Looking For
Qualifications & Experience
- Relevant tertiary degree (e.g. Business Science, Commerce in Information Systems/Informatics, or an Engineering degree)
- Project/programme certification such as MSP, PRINCE2, PMBOK and/or Agile training (e.g. Scrum or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years in business or technology management consulting, including 3+ years dedicated to project portfolio and programme management
- Experience delivering both Transform and Grow initiatives across multi-channel digital technologies (including cloud-based) and complex core operating platforms
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary delivery teams and managing executive-level stakeholders
Skills & Abilities
- Business case development and benefits management
- Advanced programme and project portfolio planning, including scope and effort estimation techniques
- Stakeholder management and effective communication at all levels
- Applying project governance frameworks (MSP, PRINCE2, PMBOK) and delivery methodologies (Agile, Lean, SDLC, Scrum)
- Process, information and technology modelling methods
- Strong problem-solving, innovation and critical thinking
- Workshop facilitation across all stakeholder groups
- Strong business writing skills
Nice to Have
- Experience within banking or financial services transformation programmes is advantageous
Why Join NSP's Talent Pool
- Early consideration for banking sector IT roles as they open, ahead of some being advertised publicly
- Personalised placement support from a specialist tech recruitment team who understands the banking domain
- Opportunity to work on flagship technology and digital transformation programmes with leading South African banks
- One application keeps you visible for a rolling pipeline of opportunities, not just a single vacancy
How to Apply
Submit your CV in this portal or send your CV and a short note on your relevant banking or financial services experience to recruitment@nsikasp.co.za with the subject line "Programme & Project Portfolio Manager – Banking Talent Pipeline". Relevant certifications, if applicable, should be attached or referenced in your application.
Disclaimer:
This is an ongoing talent pool. By applying, you are expressing interest in joining NSP's pipeline and will be considered for current or future opportunities as they arise with any of our clients and partners. We will contact you when relevant roles open up and encourage you to stay connected for exciting possibilities!
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