Job Title: Technical Project Manager – Enterprise Architecture
Location: Cape Town (Hybrid)
Contract: 6 Months (Option to Extend)
Industry: Financial Services
Role Overview:
Our client in financial services seeks an experienced Technical Project Manager with a strong background in landscape/architectural frameworks and enterprise architecture. This visionary role focuses on establishing the enterprise architecture runway, collaborating with technical resources, and engaging with executive stakeholders. The candidate should work independently, possess excellent communication skills, and demonstrate strategic and operational insight.
Responsibilities:
- Define and establish an enterprise architecture roadmap that aligns with the client’s strategic goals.
- Engage with executive and technical stakeholders to gather requirements, communicate progress, and drive project alignment.
- Lead end-to-end project management, including planning, resource coordination, risk mitigation, and status reporting.
- Facilitate technical discussions to ensure integration with architectural principles and standards.
- Deliver high-impact presentations and briefings to executive stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in technical project management within enterprise architecture or landscape/architectural environments.
- Financial services industry experience preferred.
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to manage complex technical resources and independently drive project milestones.
- Degree in IT, Business, or a related field; PMP or similar certification.
Working Arrangement:
- Hybrid role; candidates must be based in Cape Town.
Contract Terms:
- Initial 6-month contract with the possibility of extension based on project needs and performance.
Desired Skills:
- landscape frameworks
- architectural frameworks
- Prince2 Practitioner