Project Manager (2 year Contract)

Company DescriptionAt Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and society. This is the lens for which our global strategy is set. It unites Deloitte professionals across geographies, businesses, and skills. It makes us better at what we do and how we do it. It enables us to deliver on our promises to stakeholders, while creating the lasting impact we seek.Harnessing the talent of 450,000+ people located across more than 150 countries and territories, our size and scale puts us in a unique position to help change the world for the better—by bringing together the services we provide, the societal investments we make, and the collaborations we advance through our ecosystems.Deloitte offers career opportunities across Audit & Assurance (A&A), Tax & Legal (T&L) and our Consulting services business, which is made up of Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory (SR&T) and Technology & Transformation (T&T).Are you ready to apply your knowledge and background to exciting new challenges? From learning to leadership, this is your chance to take your career to the next level.Job DescriptionThe incumbent to the role will be responsible for leading a group of project managers in executing this high-impact initiative across the Africa Member firm. This role demands a proactive individual with sharp business acumen, strong project management expertise, and the ability to drive cross-functional execution in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You will collaborate closely with local teams to manage workplans, track progress, support rollout, and ensure alignment across technology and business elements. Please note, this position will require travel to East and West Africa and is a two-year contract.Key Responsibilities:Program & Project Management: Manage and support delivery of this project. Lead the end-to-end execution, including scoping, planning, implementation, and post-execution reviews. Develop workplans, track milestones, and manage risks to ensure timely, high-quality executionStrategic Planning Support: Contribute to the planning and evolution of the Africa Finance Transformation program, ensuring alignment with business goals, global developments, and regional needs.Coordination & Implementation: Support the rollout of the SWIFT and GFS technologies and process, including working with cross-functional teams to coordinate training, tools, and communications.Dashboarding and KPI Tracking: Build and maintain dashboards to monitor progress against deliverables. Track adoption, productivity, and key metrics, providing regular updates to leadership.Reporting & Analysis: Develop and maintain reporting tools and templates to ensure consistency and quality across the program. Assist in analyzing data to identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities. Maintaining and tracking budget.Training and Enablement: Promote best practices and support knowledge sharing.Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with stakeholders across functions and geographies. Support governance processes, working groups, and leadership meetings.QualificationsMinimum of 6 - 8 years of experience in program or project management, preferably within professional services, technology or large-scale transformation projects.Project Management certification/qualificationThese additional competencies will contribute significantly to the incumbent’s success in the role:Technical Skills: Proficient in Project tools, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with project tracking and dashboarding tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Smartsheet) is a strong asset.Project Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and deliverables in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret complex information, identify trends, and support decision-making through data-driven insights and structured reporting.Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-ready materials and reports.Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset and ability to work across cultures and time zones.Additional InformationNote: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive. Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.Be careful of Recruitment Scams: Fraudsters or employment scammers often pose as legitimate recruiters, employers, recruitment consultants or job placement firms, advertising false job opportunities through email, text messages and WhatsApp messages. 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Their messages may be filled with poor grammar and spelling errors. The look and feel may not be consistent with the Deloitte corporate brand.If you're unsure, make direct contact with Deloitte using our official contact details. Be careful not to use any contact details provided in the suspicious job advertisement or email.At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.We are committed to employment equity and building a diverse and inclusive workplace across the African continent. Our recruitment processes are aligned with our Employment Equity Plan and the principles of the Employment Equity Act. Preference may be given to candidates from designated groups.We actively support the inclusion of people with disabilities and embrace neurodiversity in the workplace. We recognise and value the unique strengths that neurodivergent individuals bring, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.If you require reasonable accommodations in relation to your disability and neurodiverse needs during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are happy to make adjustments to suit your individual needs.