IT SecOps Delivery Manager

apartmentIOCO placeCape Town calendar_month 
We are seeking an experienced Delivery Manager to partner closely with our Technology teams to manage and deliver a defined backlog of technology projects and smaller initiatives. The role is hands-on and execution-focused, with clear accountability for delivery outcomes across multiple workstreams.

The primary focus of the role will be on IT Security and Identity & Access Management (IAM) initiatives, with a secondary focus on Digital Experience and IT Infrastructure delivery. The successful candidate will bring rigour, structure, and ownership to complex technology delivery in a regulated financial services environment.

What you'll do:

  • Delivery & Execution
  • Own and manage end-to-end delivery of a backlog of technology projects and smaller initiatives.
  • Translate high-level objectives into clear delivery plans, milestones, and sprint goals.
  • Drive delivery predictability, pace, and quality across multiple parallel workstreams.
  • Proactively identify and manage delivery risks, dependencies, and constraints.
  • Agile Delivery Management
  • Act as a strong agile delivery lead within technology teams.
  • Facilitate agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Ensure disciplined use of Jira for backlog management, reporting, and delivery tracking.
  • Continuously improve delivery ways of working, balancing agility with appropriate governance.
  • Stakeholder & Third-Party Management
  • Partner closely with internal Technology, Security, and Architecture teams.
  • Manage delivery relationships with third-party vendors and systems integrators.
  • Hold third parties accountable for commitments, timelines, and quality of delivery.
  • Provide clear, concise delivery reporting to senior stakeholders.

Your Expertise:

  • Significant experience as a Delivery Manager (or equivalent) in technology-led environments.
  • Deep experience delivering technology change using agile methodologies.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Jira for backlog, sprint, and delivery management.
  • Proven experience delivering through and managing third-party vendors.
  • Background in financial services or other regulated environments.
  • Highly organised, structured, and detail-oriented approach to delivery.
  • Strong ownership mindset with a willingness to be hands-on when required.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Exposure to IT Security and Identity & Access Management programmes.
  • Experience within private markets (private equity, credit, real assets, or alternatives).
  • Experience delivering technology change in complex, global organisations.
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