Project Release Manager

Electrum

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 600,000 - 800,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous Leave

Fully-stocked kitchen

Catered lunch

Job summary

Electrum in Cape Town is looking for an Intermediate Engineering Release Manager to oversee and manage software releases from planning to execution. This role is critical for ensuring high-quality deliverables within the Engineering group and involves coordinating cross-functional alignment. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of project management experience, with a strong emphasis on Agile methodologies and process improvements.

Joining Electrum means being part of a vibrant team focused on delivering impactful solutions in the FinTech space, and you will enjoy generous leave and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

Minimum of 4 years experience in project management, specifically with software development teams.
Experience in creating release documentation and reporting.
Proven analytical skills closely involved in technical project delivery.

Responsibilities

Manage and drive core functions for software releases.
Coordinate deliveries through the software development process.
Lead risk assessment and mitigation for projects.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Communication in cross-functional teams

Risk management

Process improvement

Education

University Degree

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related

Tools

Release management tools

Job description

Overview

Electrum is a Next-generation Payment Software Technology Company. Since 2012, we've delivered trusted, enterprise-grade, cloud-native software to optimise financial transaction processing. Our deep expertise has established us as a respected partner in high-volume, low-value payment schemes, enabling clients to deliver services to millions of South Africans daily. At Electrum, we are grounded in impact – designing solutions that matter, acting with urgency, and continuously learning as we scale. We believe in creating together – working side by side with our clients and teams to build meaningful, lasting solutions. We prioritise making it safe – encouraging open communication, smart risk-taking, and trust so that creativity and alignment thrive. And we back empowered strong teams – hiring brilliant people, collaborating hard, and holding each other to high standards while leading with empathy and kindness.

When you join the Electrum team, you'll get to:

Be part of the entire journey — from the spark of an idea to the final product launch.
Grow your skills through world-class training and hands-on learning every day.
Receive mentorship and guidance from industry leaders who are invested in your success.
Work in a dynamic, innovative workplace where collaboration and creativity thrive.
Tackle real-world customer challenges and see the impact of your work firsthand.
Explore plenty of opportunities to grow your career and expand your expertise.
Gain valuable experience in a leading FinTech environment, contributing to meaningful, high-impact projects.

The Opportunity

The Intermediate Engineering Release Manager manages and drives the core functions that enable predictable, high-quality software releases, with the release management function being responsible for coordinating deliveries through the software development process within the Engineering group, from planning to go-live, ensuring the delivery of quality releases to stakeholders. It is a multi-disciplined role that performs the roles of a Project Manager, Program Manager and Scrum Master. A primary focus is on the creation, planning and execution of deliverables, with an emphasis on leading cross-functional alignment to meet Engineering's goals. We are looking for someone with an innate aptitude for optimisation, predictability, and a 'big picture' mindset – that which constantly seeks better, more scalable ways of working and understands how their daily execution contributes to the strategic growth of both Engineering and Electrum.

The Role

Release Planning and Coordination

Ensuring efficient and productive work planning at a weekly cadence. Making the Engineering group more predictable by:

Leading weekly planning sessions with Engineering team leads
Vetting plans for risks and proactively flagging potential issues
Effectively compiling and assessing scenario plans for the delivery roadmap
Running prioritisation in collaboration with key cross-departmental stakeholders to ensure Engineering work is planned in alignment with business strategy

Release Process Management and Execution

Implementing and monitoring systems to track project execution and Engineering's predictability toward committed milestones
Managing Engineering project execution and the release lifecycle

Risk Assessment and Mitigation

Proactively identifying and managing risk, scope, and quality for projects, releases, and release management systems
Forming and driving risk mitigation plans
Driving compliance adoption across the Engineering organisation

Communication and Reporting

Owning and improving communication to stakeholders outside of Engineering
Keeping both Engineering and Electrum stakeholders informed on the progress and risk status of releases
Data analysis and reporting, providing insights and suggestions for improvement

Process Improvement, Tools and Optimisation

Improving project management and release practices within the Engineering organisation by proactively identifying process inefficiencies and friction areas
Proposing and implementing process improvements, facilitating feedback sessions, and achieving stakeholder buy-in
Innovating new flows or systems, and designing and implementing them in existing or new tools

Requirements

A University Degree
4 years experience in a project management role specifically
- work with a software development team to deliver software projects using Agile methodologies;
- in a role requiring communication in cross-functional teams;
- in an analytical role closely involved in the delivery of technical projects;
- creating release documentation and reporting
- demonstrating experience in proactive ownership of the release lifecycle and cross-functional project management
- demonstrating a strong affinity for improving processes and systems to make things better
Experience with release management tools and platforms

Beneficial Experience

Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
Previous experience working in the Fintech industry
Certified in Agile / Scrum methodologies

Benefits

Why Join Electrum?

We believe in a People First approach, ensuring a culture where you can thrive and make a real difference

Your Career & Culture

Career Growth: Delivering world-class financial software is challenging, but your effort will earn you hands-on experience with products used by millions, accelerating your career.
Strong Teams: We keep teams small, focused, and collaborative to maximize impact
Transparency: We openly discuss strategy, finances, and salaries. Mistakes are viewed as learning opportunities that we actively discuss
Autonomy: We trust you. You're expected to seek out the data needed for informed decisions and manage your own time—knowing when to focus and when to recharge
Shared Vision: You'll have the power to shape the vision of how we build the future of financial services

Practical Perks