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Technical Programme Manager
Network ContractingJohannesburg, South Africa30+ days ago
Job descriptionFocus on technology-driven projects (e.g., software development, infrastructure upgrades, cloud migrations) Have strong technical background (often in engineering, IT, or software development) Can understand and contribute to technical discussions Works closely with developers, engineers, and architects Often helps with technical scoping, solution design, and risk assessment May write or review technical documentation, specs, or architecture diagrams Translating business requirements into technical tasks Managing sprints, releases, and development cycles Coordinating with DevOps, QA, and engineering teams Manage delivery of a large-scale software modernization project (legacy to cloud migration) Drive planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation across multiple workstreams Establish and maintain program governance, steering committees, and stakeholder reporting Ensuring technical feasibility and scalability of solutions Collaborate with Enterprise and Solution Architects to align modernization roadmap with business and GT strategy Ensure technical teams adopt industry best practices (DevSecOps, CI / CD, containerization, API-first integration, automated testing) Oversee vendor performance and delivery Serve as the primary interface between GT, business units, operations, and external partners Translate business requirements into actionable technical deliverables Facilitate workshops, design sessions, and executive status updates Identify, track, and mitigate program risks, dependencies, and issues Ensure compliance with security, data privacy, and regulatory requirements Manage change control, release planning, and cut-over strategies Lead cross-functional project teams (vendor / developers, application managers, QA, operations support) Define RACI roles, responsibilities, and workflows across modernization streams Drive cultural change toward agile, product-centric, and continuous delivery mindsets Professionally liaise with project sponsors, project executive owners and Head : EPMO to drive the remediation / resolution of project escalations Work effectively and efficiently to achieve outcomes Verbal and / or written communication to provide the business with regular progress and feedback on projects that have been logged needs to be at an understandable level Verbal and / or written communication to a variety of stakeholders Appropriate Governance for programmes in line with AF standards and best practice Budget management Facilitation of all meetings, work session and engagements Work with multiple dimensions and complexities in programme at the same time Track programme benefits Ensure execution within programme scope, time, cost, and overall risk management Customer Service Orientation / Client Focus (Internal and External) Strong ability to Self-Management (Planning, Prioritising & Time Management Enable and drive change required to ensure programme overall success Ability to be Assertive (Includes willingness to challenge and confront) Programme management in a hybrid working environment Excellent organisational and monitoring skills with a strong focus on managing deadlines Programme administration and reporting Decision making and planning Make appropriate and timely decisions Resolve conflict within own team as well as with all External Stakeholders Modernization program milestones delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards Reduction in legacy application complexity and cost Improved system performance, scalability, and security posture Enhanced developer productivity and adoption of modern practices Positive stakeholder, vendor and end-user feedback All aspects related to project management ten knowledge areas of the PMBok i.e. o Scope management o Time management o Cost management o Quality management o Human resources o Integration management o Risk management o Procurement management o Communication management o Stakeholder management Monitoring and tracking the effective delivery of the programmes and / or projects assigned Ensuring that benefits and appropriate measurements are defined in Business Cases and are realised by tracking it against project deliverables Managing project closure and ensure post-implementation review meetings are held and formal handover to OPS is completed To draft, monitor and manage associated project risk Passing all certifications for training scheduled during the financial year Completing all E-Learning training as per the specified date Coaching project administrators that are assigned to any projects managed To identify business opportunities & introduce innovations that will significantly and positively impact the respective area / project / initiative To ensure that data for EPMO reporting for programmes and / or projects assigned is updated on a weekly basis To ensure that all stakeholders are kept up to date with regular progress including the updating of project dashboards To manage the formal change control process on all projects Managing costs within the approved budget allocations for all programmes and / or projects assigned Identifying any cost saving initiatives within the PMO finance Referral to Line Manager for approval o All staff related matters o All exceptions not consistently adhered too o Budget decisions o Strategic guidance o Any and all escalations o Personal development discussions o Career discussions o Issues that cannot be resolved internally o Policy and procedure related to the Project Delivery Framework (PDF) Functional ambassadorship Positive engagement in function and with all other internal and external stakeholders and colleagues
New contract opportunity available - 6 Months with extension - For top tier Financial Services company,
Technical Project Manager to lead and deliver a multi-year software modernization program. The role requires end-to-end accountability for planning, execution, governance, and delivery of modernization initiativesranging from legacy system transformation to adoption of modern cloud-native architectures, DevSecOps practices, and enterprise integration. The successful candidate will act as the bridge between business stakeholders, architecture, development teams, and operations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and regulatory compliance.
Required experience :
- Certificate in Associate Project Management (CAPM) advantageous
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- PRINCE 2 Foundation and Practitioner advantageous
- Agile Certification advantageous
- Project / Program Management : 710+ years in IT project management, with at least 35 years leading complex software modernization or transformation initiatives;
- 710+ years + experience in Infrastructure and Development projects both Waterfall and Agile
- 3 Experience in partnering with and influencing directors or executives and cross-functional stakeholders financial industry experience advantageous
- Technical Knowledge : Strong understanding of cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP), API-driven architectures, microservices, DevSecOps, CI / CD, containerization (Docker / Kubernetes
Knowledge :
Resposibilities :
Contact me at the detail provided below to apply.
Thank you,
Theresa Steenkamp
Key Account Manager - Network Contracting Solutions
tsteenkamp at networkcontracting c.o.z.a.
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