Technical Portfolio Lead

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Job Description

As a Technical Portfolio Lead, you will play a crucial role in leading and managing multiple software engineering teams. This position differs from the Engineering Lead in that the Portfolio Lead spans across multiple business units and is responsible for the definition and implementation of technical strategy and technical delivery across multiple agile delivery teams. The role sits on a senior management level and encompasses people management activities and holds a seat across the IT MANCO.

This position is ideal for an experienced software engineer with strong leadership and managerial skills. You will oversee the development and delivery of high‑quality software solutions, mentor and guide the engineering team, and collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.

Location : Johannesburg | Durban | Cape Town

• Team Leadership : Lead and manage a team of software engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support for professional development.

Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture, ensuring a positive and productive work environment.

Collaborate with product managers, stakeholders, and other teams to define project requirements and priorities.

Qualifications and Experience

Skills

Action Planning, Adaptive Thinking, Agile Project Management, Budget Management, Change Management, Current State Assessment, Data Compilation, Evaluating Information, Executing Plans, Futures Thinking, Gaps Analysis, IT Implementation, Learning and Development (L&D), Managing Stakeholder Expectations, Oral Communications, Policies & Procedures, Project Life Cycle Management, Project Performance Management (PM), Project Quality Assurance, Project Reporting, Project Risk Management, Project Schedule Management, Project Scope Management, Project Strategy.

Competencies

Education

NQF Level 9 – Masters

Closing Date

11 November 2025, 23 : 59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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