Project Delivery Manager, Fintech

Johannesburg, Gauteng
Permanent
Full-time

24 days ago
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Optasia is a fully-integrated B2B2X financial technology platform covering scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement & collection. We provide a versatile AI Platform powering financial inclusion, delivering responsible financing decision-making and driving a superior business model & strong customer experience.Since company’s inception, over a decade ago, we have grown to become a global leader in the Fintech fields, constantly expanding and adding new solutions, offerings, and untapped monetization opportunities for all our partners and clients.As member of the Project Delivery team in Optasia, your primary objective is to be responsible for the delivery of multiple simultaneous clients facing VAS projects within the telecommunication industry. The role is reporting to Project Delivery Director.What you will be doing

Take full ownership of the project delivery. This includes requirements gathering & design, technical delivery, quality assurance and go to market activities.
Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget.
Assist product management team in developing service description and project scope.
Create and maintain a high level and detailed level project plan in line with company standards.
Perform pro-active risk management, to identify and remediate risks in an early stage.
Clear and accurate reporting to all stakeholders throughout the project, reporting progress against the project plan.
Ensure company processes and best practices are enforced during the execution of your project.
Manage and support multiple internal and external departments during project lifecycle.
Collect, manage and communicate to all stakeholders any technical requirements and solution specifics
Actively participate in the project acceptance phase
Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
Mentoring and participating in the development of the project delivery team

What you will bring

At least 5 years’ experience in Project Management in the telecommunications & IT sectors.
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Telecommunications or any related course
Project management certification required. (PMP, Prince2 Practitioner, PM2)
IPMA, MSP, Six-Sigma, ITIL practitioner, or agile certification are a big advantage.
Proven track record in delivery of complex projects with MNOs.
Telecom VAS system integration experience required.

Charging & Billing, Mediation, SMS, USSD, IVR, GGSN/SGSN
CRM, Revenue Assurance
Good understanding of telecommunication networks

Experience in go to market activities
Willingness to travel up to 100% during project implementation phases

Your key attributes

Very strong analytical skills and excellent command in both written and verbal communication
Attitude to deliver with quality on time. Client-centric and result-oriented individual
Possesses multi-tasking, planning and organizational skills on tactical and strategic levels
Fluent in English
Fluent in French will considered as plus

Why you should applyWhat we offer:💸 Competitive remuneration package
🏝 Extra day off on your birthday
💰 Performance-based bonus scheme
👩🏽‍⚕️ Comprehensive private healthcare insurance
📲 💻 All the tech gear you need to work smartOptasia’s Perks:
🎌 Be a part of a multicultural working environment
🎯 Meet a very unique and promising business and industry
🌌 🌠 Gain insights for tomorrow market’s foreground
📚 Continuous training and access to online training platformsOptasia’s Values 🌟#1 Drive to Thrive: Fully dedicated to evolving. We welcome all challenges and learning opportunities.
#2 Customer-First Mindset: We go above and beyond to meet our partners’ and clients’ expectations.
#3 Bridge the Gap: Knowledge is shared, information is exchanged and every opinion counts.
#4 Go-Getter Spirit: We are results oriented. We identify any shortcomings that hold us back and step up to do what’s needed.
#5 Together we will do it: We are committed to supporting one another and to understanding and respecting different perspectives, as we aim to reach our common goals.

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