One of our clients in the Information Technology industry providing solutions to Banking, Retail and Corporate industries has a permanent vacancy available for an Internal IT Project Manager (PCI, Audits & Internal Company Projects).Role Purpose and Key Deliverables:The Project Manager will oversee, and coordinate projects related to Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance, internal and external audits, and various internal company projects. This role involves managing all aspects of these projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and budget, while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.Key Responsibilities:PCI Compliance Projects:Lead PCI DSS compliance initiatives, ensuring all projects align with the latest PCI standards.Collaborate with IT, security, and compliance teams to implement necessary controls and processes.Conduct regular assessments and audits to ensure ongoing compliance.Prepare and present compliance status reports to senior management.Audit Management:Coordinate and manage internal and external audit processes.Develop audit plans, schedules, and checklists in collaboration with audit teams.Ensure all audit findings are documented, and corrective action plans are implemented.Act as a liaison between auditors and internal departments to facilitate communication and information flow.Internal Company Projects:Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in alignment with business objectives.Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.Monitor and track project progress, identifying and resolving issues and risks.Communicate project status, milestones, and deliverables to stakeholders.General Project Management:Utilise project management tools and methodologies to plan, execute, and monitor projects.Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and quality standards.Lead and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.Manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective utilization of resources.Minimum Requirements:Bachelors degree in business administration, Information Technology, or a related field. PMP, CISM, or similar certifications are a plus.Agile, DevOps and/or Scrum Master certification or equivalent, will be beneficial.Minimum of 5 years of project management experience, preferably in PCI compliance, audit management, and internal projects.Experience in working directly with clients and a demonstrated track record of building relationships with client Senior and C-Suite management will be beneficial.Experience working within a Banking domain managing multiple Projects for General Internal, Audit management and PCI Compliance Projects.Fluent in English and Afrikaans.Knowledge:Strong understanding of PCI DSS requirements and standards.Familiarity with audit processes and methodologies.Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana).Knowledge of IT infrastructure and security principles.Strong Agile knowledge i.e., Scrum methodology, DevOps.MS Office advanced (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).This role requires the candidate to have strong project management and Agile methodology experience.Experience working withing a DevOps environment is ideal.
