Project / Programme Manager (Africa Delivery) | Contract

Role Summary iqbusiness is seeking experienced Project and/or Programme Management professionals for contract opportunities.

This role is suited to hands‑on delivery leaders with proven experience delivering projects across Africa , who are o pen to travel . Successful candidates will bring strong digital transformation delivery experience, ideally within banking and payments environments , and will be comfortable operating in complex, fast-paced settings.

Core project / programme delivery experience should include: Cross Border / international based project delivery and rollouts Digital transformation initiatives (e.g. mobile apps, digital platforms, customer-facing solutions) Exposure to digital payments or card platforms

Key Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives from initiation through execution and close‑out Engage executives, delivery teams, and key stakeholders throughout the lifecycle Define business value, delivery approach, governance, and success metrics Establish integrated plans covering scope, teams, capacity, budget, procurement, and dependencies Coordinate and prioritise work across multiple project and shared‑service teams Manage risks, financials, releases, and inter‑project dependencies Monitor delivery progress, team health, and performance against agreed outcomes Provide clear reporting on project and overall programme performance Ensure structured close‑out, including documentation, procurement closure, and team off‑boarding Education: Matric (essential) PRINCE2 Practitioner and/or PMP certification (required) Degree or Diploma in Business Management, Computer Science, Business Science, or Engineering (advantageous) Agile certifications (e.g. Scrum Master, SAFe, SAFe RTE) highly advantageous Please Note: As all iqbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification. iqbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals