IT Technical Project Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITA005852/Mfund

Date posted:

Friday, May 29, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Ready to lead high-impact, large-scale technology projects? Step into a senior role where you’ll drive complex IT initiatives, lead cross-functional teams, and shape the successful delivery of enterprise transformation programmes.

POSITION INFO:

Our client is a leading, technology-driven organisation operating within a highly regulated and fast-paced environment. They are focused on delivering innovative digital solutions and large-scale platform transformations to support business growth and operational excellence.
As an IT Technical Project Manager, you will take ownership of end-to-end project delivery across complex IT initiatives. You will work closely with business leaders, technical teams, and external partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to strategic objectives.
This role is ideal for an experienced project leader who thrives in high-pressure environments, enjoys managing large-scale programmes, and has a strong track record of delivering complex technical projects.

Key Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end delivery of complex IT and platform projects
Define project scope, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring alignment to business objectives
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and risk registers
Lead cross-functional teams across technical and business units
Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies proactively
Oversee data migration, system implementation, and legacy system decommissioning
Ensure quality delivery through testing, governance, and execution control
Facilitate stakeholder communication, reporting, and governance processes
Monitor project budgets, costs, and financial performance
Drive change management and ensure successful user adoption
Ensure compliance with governance, regulatory, and security requirements
Provide regular reporting at executive and stakeholder level

Job Experience and Skills Required

Education:

Degree in a relevant field (Honours or equivalent preferred)
Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2 or similar)

Experience:

8–10 years’ experience delivering complex IT or engineering projects
Minimum 5 years in a senior project management or programme management role
Proven experience managing large-scale transformation or platform projects
Experience managing significant project budgets and cross-functional teams

Technical Skills:

Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and delivery methodologies
Experience working in Agile and Waterfall environments
Knowledge of data migration, system integration, and platform implementation
Understanding of non-functional requirements (performance, security, resilience)
Experience managing multi-team, multi-system environments

Advantageous:

Experience in regulated industries such as financial services or insurance
Exposure to enterprise system implementations or modernisation programmes
Experience with large-scale data migration and system cutovers

Additional Competencies:

Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
Ability to manage complexity, risk, and competing priorities
High attention to detail and execution focus
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment

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Data Analysts
IT Support Technicians
Test Analysts
DevOps Engineers

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable role/positions.

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Mfundo Mthembu
IT Recruitment Specialist
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