Project Manager - Intermediate (Jhb Based)

Electrum; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Generous leave starting at 20 days per year

Fully-stocked kitchen and catered lunch

Regular team activities

Job summary

A leading FinTech company in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Project Manager to manage complex software projects across major banks and retailers. This role focuses on full-cycle project delivery and strong relationship building. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in project management within tech environments. The position offers a flexible work culture and opportunities for career growth. Join us to impact millions of daily financial transactions!

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a project manager on software projects.
• Experience working with external clients in a B2B environment.
• Background in tech or information technology industry.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate full-lifecycle software and customer implementation projects.
• Manage project delivery ensuring timelines and quality.
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal teams.

Skills

Project management

Relationship management

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

About Electrum

Electrum is a next-generation payment software technology company. Since 2012, we have delivered trusted, enterprise-grade, cloud-native software that optimises 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.

Our Values

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. 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 team

• 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 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

Opportunity

Accelerate your career with South Africa's leading FinTech. This high‑impact role involves managing complex, end‑to‑end, cloud‑native payment projects for major banks and retailers. As a customer advocate, you will affect millions of people daily. Based in Johannesburg, the role requires on‑site presence at client offices with frequent travel to Cape Town.

The Role

If you are delivery‑focused, customer‑centric, and committed to long‑term, trusted relationships, Electrum's Project Manager role is ideal. You will manage the end‑to‑end delivery of projects—from sales handover through development to support handover—by working closely with customers (large banks and retailers), the sales team, and the engineering team, while building strong relationships with key customer stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Co‑ordinate full‑lifecycle software and customer implementation projects
• Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, within budget, and of good quality
• Build strong relationships with customers and third‑party providers as well as internally with sales, engineering, product and tech ops teams
• Manage dependencies and guide the team to ensure the delivery plan is met
• Facilitate and run project meetings such as status updates and retrospectives
• Maintain and improve project process
• Be a customer advocate within Electrum
• Grow your industry knowledge
• Contribute to the ongoing growth and success of Electrum

Qualifications – Non‑negotiables

• Relevant degree
• 5+ years experience as a project manager on software projects, at least some of which are in a formal or corporate environment
• Experience working with external clients, preferably in a B2B environment
• Ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organisation
• Background in tech/information technology industry
• A track record of successful delivery working across multiple teams on multiple products in a fast‑paced, market‑driven environment
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills

Additional desirable skills

• Prince2, PMP or Agile training will be advantageous
• Financial Services, Payment or FinTech industry experience

Benefits

• People First approach ensuring a culture where you can thrive and make a real difference

Career & Culture

• Career growth – deliver world‑class financial software, gaining hands‑on experience used by millions, accelerating your career
• Strong teams – small, focused, collaborative to maximise impact
• Transparency – open discussion of strategy, finances, and salaries; mistakes are viewed as learning opportunities
• Autonomy – you drive informed decisions, manage your own time, and know when to recharge
• Shared vision – you shape the future of financial services

Practical perks

• Flexible work: office‑first environment with flexible hours
• Generous leave: starting at 20 days per year
• Office perks (Cape Town): fully‑stocked kitchen and daily catered lunch
• Social life: regular team activities such as hikes, getaways, and dinners