Senior Project Manager - Digital Payments (Contract)

PayTech Nexus Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

PayTech Nexus Ltd in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Project Manager – Digital Payments to lead complex digital banking projects and drive change across a matrix organisation. You will oversee planning, budgeting, and governance, coordinating teams to deliver on strategic outcomes.

The role requires 8+ years in digital banking programmes, strong PMI/Agile credentials, and excellent communication in English. Banking domain expertise preferred; contract-based engagement with high visibility.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience delivering complex digital banking projects.
• Accredited in programme and/or project management (Agile, Prince2, PMBOK).
• Strong knowledge of SAFe, Agile, Scrum.
• Experience in financial services with governance and risk.
• Excellent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and implementation of business processes within budget and schedule.
• Apply governance and change methodologies across project lifecycles.
• Coordinate stakeholders, enable decision-making and issue resolution.

Skills

Agile

Prince2

PMBOK

SAFe

Scrum

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technology

Master's degree (preferred)

Certification in Project Management

Job description

PayTech Nexus Ltd in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Project Manager – Digital Payments to lead complex digital banking projects and drive change across a matrix organisation. You will oversee planning, budgeting, and governance, coordinating teams to deliver on strategic outcomes.

The role requires 8+ years in digital banking programmes, strong PMI/Agile credentials, and excellent communication in English. Banking domain expertise preferred; contract-based engagement with high visibility.