Technology Project Manager (Digital Enablement)

Job Description Location: Cape Town | Work Type: Hybrid | Job ID: J107231 About our client: Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture and performance. You are welcome to go into the office daily or to take advantage of their hybrid in-office / remote benefit. This company places significant investment in employee wellness, their benefits which are on top of generous basic salaries, are industry leading in their generosity. Our client is large, offering fantastic career development opportunities but also very dynamic, they track as many metrics as possible in order to continuously improve - they spare no expense on the tools to do so. Automation, AI and R&D are pillars of their business framework which ensures you should never be at risk of falling behind or getting stuck working with old legacy software. Culturally they are very cosmopolitan and diverse, you will be working with the best globally. What you will be doing: Lead concurrent technology projects across digital workplace, infrastructure, cyber security, and IDAM domains while maintaining workstream oversight. Execute end-to-end project delivery by managing sprint planning, backlogs, retrospectives, and continuous improvement. Provide guidance, prioritisation, and performance management for project teams while collaborating with stakeholders, leads, and engineers to define project scope and objectives. Proactively embed AI tools and automation into project management processes to boost efficiency, improve reporting, and enhance decision-making. Maintain strict project governance (including RAID logs, budget tracking, and status reporting) while identifying and resolving risks and blockers to ensure project momentum. Act as a communication bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex concepts into actionable information and contributing to strategic delivery framework improvements. What our client is looking for: 12 - 15 years of project/programme management or consulting experience, primarily within technology-led environments, ideally in financial services or the technology industry. Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced environments, consistently delivering to scope and on time. Hands-on experience delivering projects across specific domains, such as digital workplace, infrastructure, engineering, or cyber and information security. Practical knowledge of hybrid and agile delivery frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe), with the ability to coach teams on best practices. Proficiency in leveraging AI tools to enhance project management processes, including planning, reporting, risk management, and team productivity. Strong capability in managing and developing project resources, paired with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to present effectively to senior and executive stakeholders. For a more comprehensive list of opportunities that we have on offer, do visit our website - https://www.parvana.co.uk/careers Requirements Technology Project Manager, Hybrid, Cape Town, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, AI tools, project governance, RAID, digital workplace, infrastructure, cyber security, IDAM, financial services