Technical Project Manager – AI & Data

myDeloitte; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a Technical Project Manager to oversee the delivery of AI and Data initiatives across Africa. With a focus on leadership, technical fluency, and client engagement, successful candidates will drive significant project outcomes within a dynamic team. This opportunity calls for experienced professionals prepared to make tangible impacts in the technology space.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of total experience.
• 3–5+ years in technical project or program management.
• 2+ years managing AI/ML or advanced analytics initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver AI and Data projects.
• Define and manage project plans, schedules, dependencies, risks, and issues.
• Act as the primary interface between technical teams and business stakeholders.

Skills

Project Leadership

Client-Facing Consulting

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

AI & Data Transformation

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s preferred

Job description

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

Harnessing the talent of over 457,000 people across more than 150 countries and territories, our size and scale position us uniquely to help change the world for the better—by integrating the services we provide, the societal investments we make, and the collaborations we foster through our ecosystems.

Deloitte offers career opportunities across Audit & Assurance, Tax & Legal, and our Consulting Services, which include Strategy, Risk & Transactions, and Technology & Transformation.

Innovation, transformation, and leadership manifest in many ways. At Deloitte, our ability to help solve clients’ most complex issues is distinctive. We deliver strategy and implementation from both business and technology perspectives to help clients lead in their markets.

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

Deloitte Consulting is expanding, with a focus on strengthening our teams across our service offerings. We seek smart, accountable, innovative professionals with technical expertise and deep industry insights. Our six areas of expertise, industry structure, and integrated signature solutions create a unique offering, especially on the African continent.

Job Description

Role Summary

We are seeking a Technical Project Manager (TPM) to lead the end-to-end delivery of AI and Data initiatives for high-impact clients across Africa. This role requires a blend of technical fluency, project leadership skills, and client-facing consulting experience.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams in data engineering, data science, and business consulting, ensuring delivery excellence and measurable business impact from AI & Data transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver AI and Data projects on time, within scope, and to quality standards.
• Define and manage project plans, schedules, dependencies, risks, and issues.
• Drive delivery across model development, data readiness, deployment, and operationalization (MLOps).
• Act as the primary interface between technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Translate technical progress into clear business outcomes and impacts.
• Align delivery with broader client transformation strategies.
• Facilitate collaboration across AI/ML, data engineering, and platform architecture teams.
• Support the development of scalable AI operating models, platforms, and governance.
• Establish regular status reviews, steering committees, and retrospectives.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, risk logs, and financial tracking.
• Ensure adherence to delivery methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or hybrid approaches.

Qualifications

- 8–12+ years of total experience

- 3–5+ years in technical project or program management

- 2+ years managing AI/ML or advanced analytics initiatives

Delivery Context: Experience in consulting, digital transformation, or enterprise technology delivery, preferably in client-facing roles.

Familiarity with ML lifecycle, MLOps, data science workflows, and cloud-native AI platforms like Azure ML, Vertex AI, or SageMaker.

Methodologies: Experience with Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid delivery approaches. Managing cross-shore or multi-market teams is preferred.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related fields; Master’s preferred.

Certifications: PMP, Prince2, Scrum Master, with bonus certifications like SAFe or AI/ML certifications.

Additional Information

Regional & Culture Fit

• Experience delivering projects in Africa or emerging markets.
• Strong cross-cultural communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Resilient, proactive, and structured with high integrity.

We promote a workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive, respecting diversity and providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. We aim to leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across Africa.

Join us. Shape the future. Win big.