IT Programme Manager – Large-Scale Platform Transformations

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking an IT Technical Project Manager to own end-to-end delivery of complex IT and platform initiatives. You will collaborate with business leaders, technical teams, and external partners to ensure on-time, in-scope outcomes aligned with strategic objectives.

The role requires 8–10 years in IT/project delivery, with at least 5 years in senior PM or programme leadership, plus strong SDLC knowledge and experience with Agile/Waterfall approaches.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field (Honours or equivalent preferred).
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2 or similar).
• 8–10 years’ experience delivering complex IT or engineering projects.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior project management or programme management role.
• Proven experience managing large-scale transformation or platform projects.
• Experience managing significant project budgets and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and delivery methodologies.
• Experience working in Agile and Waterfall environments.
• Knowledge of data migration, system integration, and platform implementation.
• Understanding of non-functional requirements (performance, security, resilience).

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of complex IT and platform projects.
• Define project scope, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring alignment to business objectives.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and risk registers.
• Lead cross-functional teams across technical and business units.
• Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies proactively.
• Oversee data migration, system implementation, and legacy system decommissioning.
• Ensure quality delivery through testing, governance, and execution control.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication, reporting, and governance processes.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, and financial performance.
• Drive change management and ensure successful user adoption.
• Ensure compliance with governance, regulatory, and security requirements.
• Provide regular reporting at executive and stakeholder level.

Education

Honours degree

PM certification (PMP/PRINCE2)

8-10 years’ IT/project delivery experience

5+ years senior PM/Programme PM

SDLC knowledge

Agile and Waterfall experience

Data migration and system integration

Job description

Network Finance is seeking an IT Technical Project Manager to own end-to-end delivery of complex IT and platform initiatives. You will collaborate with business leaders, technical teams, and external partners to ensure on-time, in-scope outcomes aligned with strategic objectives.

The role requires 8–10 years in IT/project delivery, with at least 5 years in senior PM or programme leadership, plus strong SDLC knowledge and experience with Agile/Waterfall approaches.