IT Delivery Manager

SUMMARY:
Exciting IT Delivery Manager role in Gauteng

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a leading financial services and investment management organisation with a strong footprint across Africa and selected global markets. The business is highly regarded for its focus on innovation, digital transformation, and the delivery of secure, scalable technology solutions within a regulated environment.

Technology is a key enabler of the organisation’s strategy, supporting business growth, operational efficiency, and enhanced customer experience. The environment offers exposure to complex enterprise systems, diverse stakeholders, and large-scale IT initiatives, making it an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Delivery Manager.

Expressions of interest are welcomed. Send your CV to .

Duties:

• Drive continuous improvement across actuarial processes, with a focus on efficiency and scalability.
• Drive end-to-end technology delivery by coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders to implement scalable solutions.
• Partner with business and technology owners to manage scope, prioritisation, and delivery cadence aligned to strategic objectives.
• Ensure delivery readiness by aligning work intake with team capacity, managing velocity, and overseeing iterative system delivery.
• Identify, manage, and resolve risks, issues, dependencies, and cross-team impediments impacting delivery.
• Establish and maintain delivery artefacts covering planning, architecture, resourcing, budgeting, governance, and change management.
• Ensure alignment with IT policies, standards, and governance while managing environments and integration boundaries.
• Drive continuous improvement by managing technical debt, improving delivery maturity, and uplifting quality standards.
• Oversee legacy system constraints and decommissioning activities in line with technology roadmaps.

• Matric (Grade 12)
• A bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Professional certifications in enterprise architecture or relevant technology frameworks and methodologies are a plus.

• Proven experience managing software development or delivery teams, including leading technical teams.
• Hands-on experience in database management or software development roles.
• Experience in environments requiring quality validation and adherence to standards.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Demonstrated responsibility for delivering results in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Solid business acumen to align technology delivery with business objectives.
• Experience in the insurance industry is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Project Management principles and methodologies.
• Familiarity with the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Practical experience with Agile development principles is highly desirable.
• Project management experience is an asset.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to manage multiple tasks and projects under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building abilities with stakeholders and users.
• Sound decision-making, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and work well under pressure.
• Innovative and focused on creating value through solutions.
• Collaborative team player who contributes positively to group objective.