Delivery Manager

Afrizan People Intelligence; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and forward-thinking organisation is seeking an experienced Delivery Manager to oversee the delivery of critical IT services in Johannesburg. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, focus on agile methodologies, and take ownership of significant budgets. The ideal candidate has 5-10 years in a senior technical leadership role and is skilled in vendor management and team coordination.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-10 years in a senior technical leadership role.
• Proven ability to manage multiskilled teams and large-scale IT delivery.
• Strong experience in vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of critical IT services and systems.
• Lead a multidisciplinary technical team including Business Analysts, Developers, and Testers.
• Manage a significant IT budget and optimize vendor performance.

Skills

Project Management Methodology

Kanban

Agile

Microsoft Project

Scrum

Education

Relevant degree in Information Technology or Business-related field

Tools

Financial performance management tools

Project Management tools

Job description

Job Description

Are you a seasoned IT leader ready to drive strategic transformation and lead high-performing teams to deliver impactful business solutions?

A dynamic and forward-thinking organisation is seeking an experienced Delivery Manager to oversee the delivery of critical IT services and systems that support business operations. This senior role offers the opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary technical team including Business Analysts, Developers, and Testers, while collaborating with stakeholders and product owners to ensure delivery excellence through agile and DevOps methodologies.

The successful candidate will take ownership of a significant IT budget, optimize vendor performance, and align technology solutions with evolving business priorities. With a focus on agile maturity, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement, this is a role where leadership, innovation, and strategic thinking are crucial.

Key skills and experience required :

• Minimum relevant degree in Information Technology or Business-related field
• Minimum of 5-10 years in a senior technical leadership role
• Strong experience in financial performance and vendor management
• Proven ability to manage multiskilled teams and largescale IT delivery
• Certified Scrum Master or Agile certification (e.g., LEAN, Agile, SAFe) preferred
• Excellent communication skills with executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Solid background in cloud platforms, full-stack development, and emerging technologies (AI / ML)
• Strategic planning and problem-solving abilities with a results-driven mindset

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Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology, Kanban, Project / Program Management, Agile, Waterfall, Project Leadership, Application Development, Project Management, Scrum, Microsoft Project, SDLC, Project Implementation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : 5-10 years

Vacancy : 1