Senior Project Manager (Platforms)

Location:  Pinelands, Cape Town 
Type: Hybrid 
Work Level: Minimum 3 years experience in leading projects around automation/integration/digital/AI Tools and platforms

Confluent, a leading debt management business that assist's our clients with taylored financial solutions are searching for an individual to join the team and bring their passion for driving projects, collaboration and know-how on connecting people with people and people to platforms ensuring positive outcomes. Lead projects from conception to post-deployment, ensuring delivery of business outcomes. You will manage projects end-to-end, including gathering requirements, planning, execution, and post-deployment monitoring.

The role requires adaptability, as you may sometimes take on analysis and solution design in the absence of dedicated BAs or POs. 

Our business believes in Growing People, where you would be able to benefit through  Bursaries, Internal development opportunities, Medical Aid, Retirement Annuity, 

Key Responsibilities 

• Gather and analyse business requirements, including process mapping, needs analysis, and solution documentation. 

• Develop project plans including scope, timelines, risk assessment, dependencies, and cost-benefit analysis. 

• Lead cross-functional project teams, liaising with developers, QA, trainers, and other stakeholders. 

• Ensure all stakeholders are accountable to project commitments. 

• Communicate updates, risks, and project outcomes regularly. 

• Drive implementation and adoption through effective change management. 

• Monitor post-deployment performance, collect feedback, and report impact. 

• Handover projects efficiently to maintain team capacity and workflow. 

Requirements / Must-Have 

• minimum of 3 years proven experience leading projects end-to-end in a technical or data-driven environment. 

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. 

• Degree in finance, technology, or related field. 

• Experience creating project documentation, reports, and procedures. 

• Ability to adapt quickly and take on business analysis when required. 

• Proven experience working in an Agile delivery environment (Scrum/Kanban). 

• Ability to balance Agile delivery with project governance, timelines, and stakeholder expectations. 

Desirable / Advantageous 

• PMI or Scrum Master certification. 

• Leadership experience. 

Key Competencies 

• Strong communication and presentation skills. 

• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. 

• Organised, focused, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure. 

• Analytical, critical thinker with collaborative problem-solving skills. 

• Positive, can-do attitude and resilient under pressure.