Role Purpose:
Manage the planning, execution and tracking of Marketing related and select business projects according to deadlines and budget parameters in order to achieve Group Brand & Marketing’s strategic objectives.

Requirementa:

  • Diploma in Project Management or Business Management
  • PMBOK or Prince 2 qualification
  • AGILE (advantageous)
  • Marketing related qualification (advantageous)
  • 5-7 years project management experience within a Financial Services/Insurance environment acting in the role as project manager or similar.
  • Previous experience working as a Project Manager on Marketing related projects (desirable)
  • Previous experience in an entry-level Marketing role (advantageous)

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to successfully execute Marketing Campaign Projects and select business projects.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to investigate the feasibility of innovative projects that support the achievement of business objectives.
  • Define the business case and project scope in collaboration with stakeholders in order to ensure that project deliverables and expectations are clearly articulated and aligned to business objectives.
  • Develop project plans which identify and sequence the activities and timelines needed to successfully complete the project.
  • Identify and assign resources and stakeholders (i.e. RACI) required for the execution of the project.
  • Determine the project objectives and measures of success which will be used to evaluate project effectiveness.
  • Create platforms where the project team can be mobilised and energised to ensure close collaboration and innovation.
  • Develop and maintain productive working relationships with stakeholders to achieve optimal cross process/team integration.
  • Manage resources and third party relationships (i.e. SLA) to produce results and meet operational objectives and goals.
  • Track and drive the implementation and delivery of the identified project plans in line with the scope, cost and time parameters of each project.
  • Identify risks and collaborate with stakeholders to manage the mitigation of risks.
  • Create channels that monitor project progress and deliver reports that accurately reflect the progress of the project.
  • Manage the project close out and the assessment of project effectiveness in order to make recommendations to improve project impact.
  • Identify and support the implementation of initiatives that address project shortcomings or areas of concern.
  • Drive optimisation of internal processes in the company brand & marketing team.
  • Manage the company Art portfolio in collaboration with external expert.
  • Collate, prepare and submit quarterly marketing reports

Competencies:

  • Business Acumen
  • Customer/ Stakeholder Commitment
  • Drive for Results
  • Leads Change and Innovation
  • Motivating and Inspiring Team
  • Project Management
  • Collaboration
  • Impact and Influence
  • Self-Awareness and Insight
  • Diversity and Inclusiveness
  • Growing Talent

Portfolio Manager Screening Questions

  • What is your highest qualification?
  • How many years of experience do you have in Project Management? Are you willing to relocate if the role requires you to?
  • Regulatory Exam Certification Status?
  • Have you previously worked in the Financial Service/Insurance Industry?
  • Do you have sales experience?
  • Role Purpose:
    Manage the planning, execution and tracking of Marketing related and select business projects according to deadlines and budget parameters in order to achieve Group Brand & Marketing’s strategic objectives.

    Requirementa:

    • Diploma in Project Management or Business Management
    • PMBOK or Prince 2 qualification
    • AGILE (advantageous)
    • Marketing related qualification (advantageous)
    • 5-7 years project management experience within a Financial Services/Insurance environment acting in the role as project manager or similar.
    • Previous experience working as a Project Manager on Marketing related projects (desirable)
    • Previous experience in an entry-level Marketing role (advantageous)

    Responsibilities

    • Collaborate with stakeholders to successfully execute Marketing Campaign Projects and select business projects.
    • Collaborate with stakeholders to investigate the feasibility of innovative projects that support the achievement of business objectives.
    • Define the business case and project scope in collaboration with stakeholders in order to ensure that project deliverables and expectations are clearly articulated and aligned to business objectives.
    • Develop project plans which identify and sequence the activities and timelines needed to successfully complete the project.
    • Identify and assign resources and stakeholders (i.e. RACI) required for the execution of the project.
    • Determine the project objectives and measures of success which will be used to evaluate project effectiveness.
    • Create platforms where the project team can be mobilised and energised to ensure close collaboration and innovation.
    • Develop and maintain productive working relationships with stakeholders to achieve optimal cross process/team integration.
    • Manage resources and third party relationships (i.e. SLA) to produce results and meet operational objectives and goals.
    • Track and drive the implementation and delivery of the identified project plans in line with the scope, cost and time parameters of each project.
    • Identify risks and collaborate with stakeholders to manage the mitigation of risks.
    • Create channels that monitor project progress and deliver reports that accurately reflect the progress of the project.
    • Manage the project close out and the assessment of project effectiveness in order to make recommendations to improve project impact.
    • Identify and support the implementation of initiatives that address project shortcomings or areas of concern.
    • Drive optimisation of internal processes in the company brand & marketing team.
    • Manage the company Art portfolio in collaboration with external expert.
    • Collate, prepare and submit quarterly marketing reports

    Competencies:

    • Business Acumen
    • Customer/ Stakeholder Commitment
    • Drive for Results
    • Leads Change and Innovation
    • Motivating and Inspiring Team
    • Project Management
    • Collaboration
    • Impact and Influence
    • Self-Awareness and Insight
    • Diversity and Inclusiveness
    • Growing Talent

    Portfolio Manager Screening Questions

  • What is your highest qualification?
  • How many years of experience do you have in Project Management? Are you willing to relocate if the role requires you to?
  • Regulatory Exam Certification Status?
  • Have you previously worked in the Financial Service/Insurance Industry?
  • Do you have sales experience?
  • Desired Skills:

    • Financial Services/Insurance environment
    • sales experience
    • Project Management

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