Senior Programme Manager

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Johannesburg, City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZAF
In-Office
Senior level
Financial Services
The Role
Manage and coordinate a portfolio of large-scale projects and business solutions. Lead cross-functional teams and project managers to deliver strategic change programs within scope, cost, quality, and timeline requirements. Responsibilities include project definition, planning, resourcing, reporting, maintenance, stakeholder coordination, and delivery oversight.
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Company Description

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.

Job Description

To manage and coordinate the execution of a portfolio of projects, through the leadership of cross-functional teams and project managers in order to deliver large scale business solutions within the required parameters in terms of scope, cost and quality.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Business Commerce
Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Project Management

Experience Required
Project Management
Business Support
More than 10 years
Significant experience required in leading a team of project managers in order to drive the delivery of large scale change programmes in order to enable the execution of strategic business solutions.

 

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Adopting Practical Approaches
  • Articulating Information
  • Convincing People
  • Directing People
  • Documenting Facts
  • Embracing Change
  • Following Procedures
  • Making Decisions
  • Managing Tasks
  • Meeting Timescales
  • Producing Output
  • Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

  • Project Definition
  • Project Maintenance
  • Project Management (Project Mgmt)
  • Project Planning
  • Project Reporting
  • Project Resourcing

Skills Required

  • First Degree in Business Commerce
  • First Degree in Project Management
  • More than 10 years of experience in project management and business support
  • Significant experience leading project managers and delivering large-scale change programs

Standard Bank Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Standard Bank Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Standard Bank Group.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave options span vacation, study, parental, compassionate/family responsibility, sick/short‑term incapacity, sabbatical, recognition and optional unpaid leave, subject to country practices. This breadth provides flexibility to manage family, study, health, and rest needs.
  • Healthcare Strength — Core protection includes medical cover and death/incapacity insurance, with many markets offering permanent health insurance and optional life/funeral or gap‑cover add‑ons. Wellness and counselling programs further strengthen day‑to‑day health support.
  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Formal remuneration materials emphasize equal pay for work of equal value, structured market alignment, and pay‑equity analyses alongside clawback/forfeiture provisions. This governance signals predictable, fairness‑oriented pay practices.

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The Company
HQ: Johannesburg
63,856 Employees
Year Founded: 1862

What We Do

As a brand with a legacy of 161 years in Africa, we have a deep understanding and belief in the boundless opportunities that this continent presents. Our vision extends beyond mere geography; it encompasses a profound recognition of the potential for growth that resonates within our people, customers, entrepreneurs, and all who share our unwavering commitment and passion for investing in Africa. With a presence in 20 countries across sub-Saharan Africa, we have cultivated a diverse community of the most skilled, innovative, and creative minds in the industry. Our purpose is to drive Africa's growth, acting as a catalyst for inclusive and sustainable economic development in the regions we serve. We strive to improve the lives of our fellow Africans by conducting business in an ethical and responsible manner. As a trusted partner, we consistently set higher standards and aspire to become better with each endeavour. We are more than just a banking institution; we are a driving force behind Africa's growth. Join us on this transformative journey. Together, we have the collective power to propel Africa into the future, making tangible progress for all who proudly call Africa home.

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