Programme Manager

Job Description

To lead and manage the end to end execution and delivery of strategic initiatives identified by business units which may be made up of multiple projects across multiple disciplines

• RMB is a place where exceptional people create their own opportunities by challenging the conventional and driving sustainable impact. United by our proud heritage, strong ethics and philosophy of Traditional values. Innovative ideas, it’s the magic of our people and culture that sets us apart.
  
  

Now, is the time to imagine your next move with South Africa’s number one employer in Financial Services for 2023, where you can embrace the power of collective thinking to unlock unique opportunities for our clients and society.

• Are you someone who thrives in the tech delivery space and has experience in:
• Leading cross-functional teams to deliver multi-workstream programmes
• Managing complex enterprise-scale technology programmes with multiple workstreams
• Develop and maintain detailed programme plans, dependency maps, and integrated delivery views
• Monitor and manage programme budgets, resource allocations, and delivery metrics
• Track delivery KPIs and benefits realisation against programme objectives
• Using tooling such as Jira, Confluence and Miro to drive transparency and momentum
• Keeping pace with emerging technology trends and aligning delivery accordingly
• Collaborating across business, product, technology, and change to align outcomes
• You will be an ideal candidate if you:
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (Postgraduate preferred)
• 8+ years of experience in programme or project management within complex technology environments
• Demonstrated success in delivering enterprise-scale programmes involving cloud, data, API or integration platforms
• Professional certifications in Agile (e.g. SAFe, PMI-ACP), PMP, PRINCE2 or ITIL advantageous
• Strong working knowledge of delivery tools: Jira, Confluence, Power BI, MS Project, Excel
• Understand agile and scaled agile methodologies, and how to apply them pragmatically
• Are calm under pressure, outcome-driven and resilient in the face of ambiguity
• Are passionate about solving hard problems in ways that create long-term value
• Are deeply invested in the success of your teams, and make the space for people to grow
• Know how to hold tension constructively and drive alignment without relying on hierarchy
• You will have access to:
• Strategic, complex, and high-impact delivery opportunities in a leading investment bank
• A collaborative environment where business and technology work as one team
• Work that challenges and stretches you
• Teams of curious, motivated and exceptional people
• Opportunities to innovate and shape the future tech landscape of the bank
• We can be a match if you are:
• Curious and courageous – you explore what’s possible and lead change confidently
• Obsessed with mastery – you’re invested in your craft and always learning
• Committed to delivery – you care about outcomes and bring teams along for the journey
• Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!
  
  

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Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

09/06/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.