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Project Delivery Manager, Fintech

Project Delivery Manager, Fintech

Optasia GroupJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Optasia is a fully-integrated B2B2X financial technology platform covering scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement & collection. We provide a versatile AI Platform powering financial inclusion, delivering responsible financing decision-making and driving a superior business model & strong customer experience.

Since company’s inception, over a decade ago, we have grown to become a global leader in the Fintech fields, constantly expanding and adding new solutions, offerings, and untapped monetization opportunities for all our partners and clients.

As member of the Project Delivery team in Optasia , your primary objective is to be responsible for the delivery of multiple simultaneous clients facing VAS projects within the telecommunication industry. The role is reporting to Project Delivery Director.

What you will be doing

  • Take full ownership of the project delivery. This includes requirements gathering & design, technical delivery, quality assurance and go to market activities.
  • Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget.
  • Assist product management team in developing service description and project scope.
  • Create and maintain a high level and detailed level project plan in line with company standards.
  • Perform pro-active risk management, to identify and remediate risks in an early stage.
  • Clear and accurate reporting to all stakeholders throughout the project, reporting progress against the project plan.
  • Ensure company processes and best practices are enforced during the execution of your project.
  • Manage and support multiple internal and external departments during project lifecycle.
  • Collect, manage and communicate to all stakeholders any technical requirements and solution specifics
  • Actively participate in the project acceptance phase
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
  • Mentoring and participating in the development of the project delivery team

What you will bring

  • At least 5 years’ experience in Project Management in the telecommunications & IT sectors.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Telecommunications or any related course
  • Project management certification required. (PMP, Prince2 Practitioner, PM2)
  • IPMA, MSP, Six-Sigma, ITIL practitioner, or agile certification are a big advantage.
  • Proven track record in delivery of complex projects with MNOs.
  • Telecom VAS system integration experience required.
  • Charging & Billing, Mediation, SMS, USSD, IVR, GGSN / SGSN
  • CRM, Revenue Assurance
  • Good understanding of telecommunication networks
  • Experience in go to market activities
  • Willingness to travel up to 100% during project implementation phases
  • Your key attributes

  • Very strong analytical skills and excellent command in both written and verbal communication
  • Attitude to deliver with quality on time. Client-centric and result-oriented individual
  • Possesses multi-tasking, planning and organizational skills on tactical and strategic levels
  • Fluent in English
  • Fluent in French will considered as plus
  • Why you should apply

    What we offer :

    Competitive remuneration package

    Extra day off on your birthday

    Performance-based bonus scheme

    ️ Comprehensive private healthcare insurance

    All the tech gear you need to work smart

    Optasia’s Perks :

    Be a part of a multicultural working environment

    Meet a very unique and promising business and industry

    Gain insights for tomorrow market’s foreground

    Continuous training and access to online training platforms

    Optasia’s Values

    #1 Drive to Thrive : Fully dedicated to evolving. We welcome all challenges and learning opportunities.

    #2 Customer-First Mindset : We go above and beyond to meet our partners’ and clients’ expectations.

    #3 Bridge the Gap : Knowledge is shared, information is exchanged and every opinion counts.

    #4 Go-Getter Spirit : We are results oriented. We identify any shortcomings that hold us back and step up to do what’s needed.

    #5 Together we will do it : We are committed to supporting one another and to understanding and respecting different perspectives, as we aim to reach our common goals.

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