Project Manager (Software)

Technical Project Manager – Group Technology

Location: Cape Town, South Africa (Hybrid – 2 days remote)

Looking to join a forward-thinking financial technology environment where your work has real impact? This international organisation is transforming cross-border payments across emerging markets, and they’re searching for a Technical Project Manager to help drive a major core-banking implementation within their global technology function.

If you’re energised by complex problem-solving, fast-paced delivery, and playing a crucial role in high-visibility projects, this is a compelling opportunity to be part of a team building industry-leading financial infrastructure.

Why Work Here

• You’ll contribute to the growth of a next-generation payments platform used across developing markets.

• You’ll gain direct exposure to senior leaders and play a key role in strategic, business-critical technology initiatives.

• You’ll join a team that values structure, clear communication, continuous learning, and real ownership.

• You’ll enjoy a competitive salary, strong benefits, and access to great on-site wellness facilities.

About the Role

The organisation is rolling out new core banking capabilities to support its correspondent banking division.
As the Technical Project Manager, you’ll coordinate group-wide technology projects, ensuring seamless execution, transparent communication, and measurable outcomes for both internal stakeholders and customers.

This role suits someone who thrives in environments where technology, finance, and operations intersect.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive delivery: Remove obstacles, align stakeholders, and maintain momentum to ensure milestones are met.

• Understand business needs: Analyse requirements and identify multiple pathways to success, progressing them in parallel to maximise speed.

• Technical reasoning: Build working knowledge of the company’s tech stack, collaborate closely with engineers, and help spot challenges and opportunities.

• Agile project management: Maintain a structured backlog, prioritise effectively, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver in the right order.

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in FinTech, payments, or middle-office banking systems.

• Degree in finance, engineering, mathematics, or an equivalent technical field.

• Solid understanding of software development practices, system architecture, and agile methodologies.

What Makes You a Great Fit

You are someone who:

• Has a genuine interest in banking systems and wants to help build a world-class payments stack.

• Works with a structured, methodical approach and stays calm under heavy workloads.

• Cares deeply about quality, user experience, and solving real user pain points.

• Gives and receives feedback well, and collaborates openly.

How to Apply

If you’re motivated by meaningful work, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to play an important part in shaping financial infrastructure in emerging markets, we’d love to hear from you.

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