Project Release Manager - Fixed Term Contract

Electrum

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 420,000 - 700,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Electrum is seeking an Intermediate Engineering Release Manager in Cape Town for a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will coordinate and drive the software release process, ensuring high-quality, predictable releases by aligning cross-functional teams and managing the delivery roadmap.

You will focus on planning, execution, and continuous improvement, with strong emphasis on stakeholder alignment and clear reporting. Join Electrum to influence releases in a leading FinTech environment.

Qualifications

A University Degree.
4 years experience in a project management role with software teams using Agile.
Experience communicating across cross-functional teams.
Experience delivering technical projects and creating release docs.
Proven ownership of the release lifecycle and process improvement.
Experience with release management tools and platforms.

Responsibilities

Coordinate weekly engineering planning with team leads.
Manage release lifecycle and track progress toward milestones.
Identify risks and implement mitigation plans.
Communicate progress and risk status to stakeholders.
Propose and implement process improvements.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional communication

Release lifecycle management

Data analysis

Process improvement

Education

University Degree

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Release management tools

Job description

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. 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 is a 6-month fixed‑term contract role responsible for coordinating and driving the software release process within the Engineering team, from planning through to go‑live. The role ensures predictable, high‑quality releases by coordinating cross‑functional teams, managing deliverables, and aligning execution with Engineering's objectives. This multi-disciplinary role combines elements of Project Management, Program Management and Scrum Master responsibilities, with a strong focus on planning, execution, stakeholder alignment and continuous improvement.

We are looking for someone with an innate aptitude for optimisation, predictability and a big‑picture mindset - someone who continually looks for better, more scalable ways of working and understands how effective day‑to‑day 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

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