Senior Project Manager - Rewards / Loyalty

Recruiter:

Datonomy Solutions

Job Ref:

806

Date posted:

Friday, April 10, 2026

Location:

Pinelands, South Africa

Salary:

R95k - 110k per month

SUMMARY:
Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of strategic initiatives within our Rewards ecosystem.

POSITION INFO:

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of strategic initiatives within our Rewards ecosystem.

This is not a traditional PM role - it is a high-impact, strategic position at the intersection of customer engagement, partnerships, data, and digital platforms. The successful candidate will play a key role in evolving and optimising Old Mutual's Rewards programme, driving innovation and delivering measurable customer and business value.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex Rewards programmes, ensuring alignment to strategic objectives
Define and establish project governance frameworks, including steering committees and delivery structures
Develop and manage integrated project plans, including timelines, dependencies, and milestones
Drive cross-functional collaboration across business, technology, data, compliance, and external partners
Manage risks, issues, and dependencies across multiple workstreams
Oversee partner onboarding and integration within the Rewards ecosystem
Deliver executive-level reporting and insights to senior stakeholders
Facilitate workshops and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups
Ensure change management and adoption of new capabilities across the organisation
Maintain full ownership of delivery performance (scope, time, cost, quality)

Critical Experience (Non-Negotiable)

Proven experience delivering Rewards / Loyalty Programmes
Deep understanding of:
- Rewards models and benefit structures
- Rule engines and programme changes
- Partner ecosystems and onboarding
- End-to-end Rewards programme lifecycle management
8-10+ years' experience in Project / Programme Management
Track record of delivering large, complex, strategic initiatives
Experience in Financial Services or Insurance environments
Strong exposure to Agile and hybrid delivery methodologies

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