Project Manager at Credit Direct Limited

About the job

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager who will be responsible for coordinating people and processes to ensure that all Credit Direct Limited technical projects are delivered on time and produce the desired results.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources for the flawless execution of projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress.
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
• Report and escalate to management as needed.
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Maintaining awareness of corporate project management procedures, identifying necessary changes required in the control of projects where appropriate.
• Coordinating the planning and scheduling of project management reviews, liaising with all relevant project team members and customers.
• Monitoring and updating financial data, bringing forward issues for review, and proposing options/mitigation, to enable accurate forecasting and financial control through accurate reporting.
• Supporting the planning, preparing and reviewing of project documentation, bringing forward issues arising for resolution and capturing lessons learned.
• Liaising with internal and external customers and stakeholders, as required and directed by the Head, Corporate Execution and Management.

Job Requirement

• Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Analytical Skills
• Process Design, Implementation and Review
• Strategy Development and Execution
• Performance Management
• Creativity
• Attention to details
• Financial Modelling
• Project Management
• Change Management
• Highly motivated

Experience

• A first degree is required
• Master’s degree as added advantage
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role within the Financial services industry, especially Fintech.
• Good knowledge of consumer lending is required.
• Knowledge of financial management principles and practices, regulatory environment and policies
• Knowledge of wide array of project management applications, processes and systems
• Knowledge of research tools and access to market research

Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Leadership, Influencing and Negotiation
• Relationship Management (including collaboration & teamwork)
• Effective Communication Skills
• Good Knowledge of Technology (finance and lending applications)
• Continuous Learning & Improvement
• Self-Assured, Confident and Assertive
• Collaboration