Senior Manager – Technical Project/Program Manager

myDeloitte; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm seeks a Senior Manager to oversee technical project and program management. The ideal candidate will drive high-impact projects across AI, data, and cloud transformation, with substantial client engagement responsibility. Required qualifications include 12+ years in consulting, technical expertise, and proven leadership in delivering complex programs. A commitment to innovation, excellent communication skills, and a passion for technology are essential to succeed in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of leadership in consulting or enterprise project/program management.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale programs involving AI, data engineering, and cloud platforms.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in delivering high-impact projects.
• Facilitate agile methodologies for efficient project delivery.
• Manage project scope, budget, and timelines while ensuring stakeholder expectations are met.

Skills

Leadership

Client Engagement

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Problem Solving

Education

Technical certifications in Cloud or Data Platforms

Agile Project Management certification

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

Senior Manager – Technical Project/Program Manager

• Full-time

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and society. This is the lens for which our global strategy is set. It unites Deloitte professionals across geographies, businesses, and skills. It makes us better at what we do and how we do it. It enables us to deliver on our promises to stakeholders, while creating the lasting impact we seek.

Harnessing the talent of 457,000+ people located across more than 150 countries and territories, our size and scale puts us in a unique position to help change the world for the better—by bringing together the services we provide, the societal investments we make, and the collaborations we advance through our ecosystems.

Deloitte offers career opportunities across Audit & Assurance (A&A), Tax & Legal (T&L), and our Consulting Services business, which includes Strategy, Risk & Transactions (SR&T), and Technology & Transformation (T&T).

Innovation, transformation, and leadership occur in many ways. At Deloitte, our ability to help solve clients’ most complex issues is distinct. We deliver strategy and implementation, from a business and technology perspective, to help lead in the markets where our clients compete.

Are you a game changer? Do you believe in adding advantage at every level in everything you do? You may be one of us.

Deloitte Consulting is growing, with a focus on developing our already powerful teams across our portfolio of offerings. We are looking for smart, accountable, innovative professionals with technical expertise and deep industry insights. Our integrated signature solutions and industry structure offer a unique value proposition, especially on the African continent.

As a Delivery Lead (Program/Project Manager) in Deloitte’s Digital Engineering business, you will own the end-to-end execution of high-impact engagements, ensuring elite delivery quality while actively expanding commercial value through client farming, cross-sell, and up-sell motions. You are fluent in execution, client engagement, value realization, and trusted advisory. You bring senior leadership discipline and commercial instincts.

Key responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in delivering high-impact projects across AI & Data, Cloud Migration and Transformation, and bespoke Software Development.
• Operate as the single point of delivery accountability for multi-million-rand client engagements.
• Facilitate agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) for efficient project delivery and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with technical and analytical leads, managing project scope, budget, and timelines.
• Maintain clear communication and manage stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support and enable high-performing teams.
• Proactively monitor and resolve project risks, dependencies, and issues.
• Ensure delivery of new products or services meets quality, time, and budget standards according to project plans and governance.
• Drive delivery rigor, governance, quality assurance, and operational excellence aligned with tier-1 consulting standards.
• Translate client objectives into structured delivery roadmaps and ensure measurable outcomes.
• Build deep, trusted relationships with client stakeholders.
• Identify unmet needs, strategic adjacencies, and whitespace opportunities within existing accounts.
• Support cross-sell and up-sell initiatives in collaboration with sales and solutions teams to expand engagement from delivery into advisory and managed services.
• Serve as mentor and escalation point for delivery managers, architects, and consultants on high-stakes projects.
• Ensure alignment between delivery, sales, and operational teams to maximize client value.

Qualifications include technical certifications in cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP) or data platforms, familiarity with consulting delivery methodologies, 12+ years of leadership in consulting or enterprise project/program management, and proven experience in delivering large-scale programs involving AI, data engineering, MLOps, GenAI, cloud platforms, and analytics ecosystems. Experience as an Agile Project Manager and Scrum Master, along with a proven track record in delivering complex IT projects on time and within budget, is essential.

Deep understanding of project management techniques, excellent MS Office skills, and experience with project management tools like MS Project, Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps are required. Leadership in offshore/onshore delivery teams, experience in driving cross-sell and upsell motions, and strong stakeholder management skills are also crucial.

We value executive presence, the ability to translate technical solutions into business outcomes, and a strategic mindset focused on delivery excellence. Passion for technology, data, transformation, and a high-performance attitude are essential. Candidates should demonstrate high ownership, energy, and self-drive, with excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict management skills. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment is expected.

Experience in drafting client proposals and a background in consulting is highly beneficial.

At Deloitte, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and be themselves. We are committed to fairness, respect, and diversity across the African continent.

Note: The list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive. Deloitte may ask employees to perform additional duties within the role's scope based on operational needs.