Cape Town City Centre: IT SecOps Delivery Manager

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.