Project Manager

Our client, a giant in the financial industry, is looking for a Project Manager to manage large complex software application and system development projects for their organisation.
This is a 12-month contract.
Requirements Bachelors Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science 8 - 10 years experience in IT and managing large complex software application and system development projects Professional Project Management or equivalent Project Management Certification (PMP, Agile, PMI, PMBOK etc.)
Experience in system integration platforms and multi organisational integration and managing cross departmental projects Previous experience in managing banking projects or related Advantageous A thorough understanding of the nine knowledge areas contained in the Guide to Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK) and/or Prince II Security Certifications Experience in managing Application Development projects Key Deliverables Managing large project teams across multiple functional areas and organisations, within financial services Manage, facilitate, collaborate and co-ordinate the project delivery process within the lifecycle framework Develop, maintain and distribute relevant project documentation (e.g., the project plan, strategy, scope and objectives) Monitor, maintain and report on the project progress Develop and maintain a relationship with future and existing stakeholders, internal and external to the organisation Achieve all project objectives and complete these objectives to the relevant clients' satisfaction Keep abreast of project management best practices and trends Consult with internal and external stakeholders to pro-actively manage issues and risks Managing transformational project(s) - added advantage