Technical Programme Manager

JVR Software; Johannesburg; In loco; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Network Finance in Gauteng is seeking a seasoned infrastructure programme leader to deliver a large-scale transformation across multiple technical workstreams. You will drive end-to-end delivery, coordinate multi-vendor environments, and ensure governance, security, and operational readiness.

You will shape integration across Exchange, hybrid identity, IAM, PKI, and cloud, translating complex technical detail into clear executive reporting.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field.
• Postgraduate qualification in Technology Management, Programme Management, or Business Administration advantageous.
• Minimum 10 years’ enterprise infrastructure experience.
• Proven track record leading complex global infrastructure programmes.
• Strong governance and executive stakeholder experience.

Mansioni

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale infrastructure transformation programmes.
• Develop and maintain integrated programme plans across multiple technical workstreams.
• Drive delivery across infrastructure, identity, messaging, networking, security, cloud and readiness initiatives.
• Manage dependencies, risks, budgets, resources, and supplier performance.
• Oversee programme governance, reporting and executive stakeholder engagement.
• Lead technical workshops, architecture reviews, readiness assessments, cutover planning, and post-implementation reviews.
• Coordinate multi-vendor environments and ensure delivery against scope, quality and service objectives.
• Ensure production deployments meet governance, security, testing, monitoring, rollback and support requirements.
• Drive operational readiness, service transition, hypercare and BAU acceptance activities.
• Translate technical complexity into business-focused reporting for leadership.

Conoscenze

Enterprise Infrastructure

Hybrid Identity

Exchange & Messaging

Entra ID

IAM PAM

Networking

Cloud & Hybrid

Integration Architecture

PKI & Certificates

Cybersecurity

IT Service Management

Disaster Recovery

Governance & Risk

Formazione

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related field

Postgraduate qualification in Technology Management or Programme Management advantageous

Descrizione del lavoro

Employer Network Finance Location Gauteng Job type Research and Development Salary Not specified Posted 2 Nov 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale infrastructure transformation programmes
• Develop and maintain integrated programme plans across multiple technical workstreams
• Drive delivery across infrastructure, identity, messaging, networking, security, cloud, and operational readiness initiatives
• Manage dependencies, risks, assumptions, decisions, budgets, resources, and supplier performance
• Oversee programme governance, reporting, and executive stakeholder engagement
• Lead technical workshops, architecture reviews, readiness assessments, cutover planning, and post-implementation reviews
• Coordinate multi-vendor environments and ensure successful delivery against scope, quality, and service objectives
• Ensure all production deployments meet governance, security, testing, monitoring, rollback, and support requirements
• Drive operational readiness, service transition, hypercare, and BAU acceptance activities
• Translate technical complexity into business-focused reporting for executive leadership and governance forums

Join a highly technical and business-critical environment where you will take ownership of the end-to-end delivery of a complex infrastructure transformation programme. This role goes far beyond traditional project coordination and requires a technically credible leader who can challenge designs, identify hidden dependencies, manage risk, and confidently engage with engineers, architects, suppliers, and executive stakeholders. You will be responsible for driving programme execution across infrastructure installation, Exchange and messaging, Active Directory and hybrid identity, interconnectivity, integrations, certificates, IAM/PAM, resilience testing, migrations, cutovers, and operational handover. This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned infrastructure professional who has evolved into programme leadership and enjoys working at the intersection of technology, governance, risk, operations, and business strategy.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related field
• Postgraduate qualification in Technology Management, Programme Management, or Business Administration advantageous

Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in enterprise infrastructure, technology operations, infrastructure engineering, architecture, or technical delivery
• Minimum 5 years’ experience leading complex enterprise infrastructure programmes or major technology workstreams
• Proven experience delivering across discovery, design, procurement, build, testing, migration, cutover, hypercare, and operational handover
• Experience managing multi-vendor programmes, managed service providers, and enterprise technology teams
• Experience within highly regulated, security-sensitive, high-availability environments
• Strong executive stakeholder engagement and governance experience
• Demonstrated success recovering delayed or high-risk infrastructure programmes

Technical Skills

• Enterprise Infrastructure
• Active Directory and Hybrid Identity
• Microsoft Exchange and Messaging
• Microsoft Entra ID
• IAM and PAM Technologies
• Enterprise Networking and Connectivity
• Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure
• Integration Architecture and Enablement
• PKI, Certificates, Keys, and Secrets Management
• Cybersecurity and Compliance Controls
• Operational Readiness and IT Service Management
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
• Infrastructure Governance and Risk Management

Required Certifications

• PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PgMP, MSP Practitioner, SAFe, or equivalent programme delivery certification

Highly Advantageous Certifications

• ITIL 4
• Microsoft Azure Certifications
• AWS or Google Cloud Certifications
• Microsoft Security, Identity, Exchange, or Microsoft 365 Certifications
• Cisco CCNP
• TOGAF
• ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, or Cybersecurity Certifications

Additional Requirements

• Strong technical credibility and ability to challenge architecture and design decisions
• Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong commercial awareness and vendor management capabilitiesAbility to influence without direct authority
• Exceptional planning, governance, and risk management skills
• Strong documentation discipline and attention to detail
• Ability to perform effectively during incidents, escalations, and high-risk cutovers