Product Manager (Deployment Strategist)

PwC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Africa Tech and Digital seeks a Product Manager (Deployment Strategist) to own the delivery of AI and software solutions for enterprise customers. You will lead complex deployments from scoping through production launch, coordinating with customers and internal teams to meet requirements, timelines, and success metrics.

Ideal candidates will combine technology empathy with strong delivery discipline, ensuring scalable, on-time implementations and measurable business impact for PwC and its

Qualifications

• Experience in technical program/product management for AI deployments.
• Experience in delivery, consulting or startups.
• Understanding of APIs, data flows and system integrations.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead delivery of product development for Africa Technology and AI delivery for customers.
• Scope requirements, success metrics, and onboarding for PoCs.
• Coordinate platform implementation, integrations, and production launches.
• Align product, engineering and customer teams on deliverables, timelines, and SLAs.
• Track progress, manage risks, and remove blockers during the delivery lifecycle.

Skills

Product management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree / diploma in IT, Computer Science, Data Science, or related technical field

Tools

APIs

Data flows

System integrations

Job description

Our Africa Tech and Digital team is a dynamic community of self-starters and innovators who embrace change and the constant evolution of technology. We are committed to fostering an environment where curiosity thrives and creativity is celebrated. By leveraging AI-assisted tools and respecting diverse perspectives, we drive collaborative success while enhancing our collective knowledge and skills. We believe in the power of technology to transform and improve our processes, always seeking to challenge the status quo. Together, we work with urgency and empathy, united in our mission to create impactful solutions that benefit our firm and our clients.

Role Overview

As a Product Manager (Deployment Strategist) you’ll own the successful delivery of Ai and software solutions for enterprise customers, turning ambitious AI initiatives into real, measurable outcomes.

You’ll lead complex implementations from early scoping through production launch,

working closely with customers and internal teams to align on requirements, timelines,

and success metrics. You’ll ensure that each deployment is well-coordinated, executed

on time, and set up to scale.

This role is ideal for people who enjoy operating at the intersection of technology,

execution, and customer collaboration, and who take pride in making complex

projects land smoothly.

What You’ll Do:

• Own and lead delivery of Product development for Africa Technology and AI delivery for customers
• Scope requirements, success metrics, and integration plans for POCs and onboardings
• Coordinate platform implementation, integrations, and agent refinement toward production launches
• Align Product, Engineering, and customer teams on deliverables, timelines, and SLAs
• Track progress, manage risks, and remove blockers throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Monitor application performance in production and drive follow-up improvements
• Identify and develop new use cases with customers to expand adoption and impact

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in technical program/project/product management, delivery, consulting, financial services, or fast-growing startups
• Strong product management, Agile and analysis skills
• Comfort working with technical concepts such as APIs, data flows, and system integrations
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and keep complex projects moving forward
• Proactive, hands‑on mindset and interest in AI-driven products:
  • Ability to simplify and clearly communicate complex problems, options, and trade‑offs
  • Strong stakeholder facilitation and alignment skills across business, risk, and technology
  • Understanding of end‑to‑end systems and downstream impacts of change
  • Confidence balancing delivery speed with governance, quality, and risk considerations
  • Ability to drive convergence from multiple views into a single, executable plan
  • Ability to facilitate Design Thinking or Innovation Workshop sessions

Nice to Have:

• Engineering background or prior hands‑on technical experience
• Start‑up mindset within corporate environment
• Experience supporting production software launches and ongoing operations

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree / diploma in IT, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field
• Certifications in industry standard Product Management & Agile certifications would be advantageous

What’s in it for you:

• Work at the forefront of AI within enterprise-scale environments
• High impact role with direct exposure to complex, real‑world AI products
• Be part of a dynamic, high‑performing team in a reputable organisation