Programme Manager (Technology Strategy)

Parvana Strategic Sourcing has established itself as a leading provider of permanent and temporary recruitment services to the South African, European and UK marketplace. In addition to this we have enjoyed considerable success in Australia and other part Duties & Responsibilities

Location: Cape Town | Work Type: Hybrid | Job ID: J107275 

 

About our client:

Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture and performance. You are welcome to go into the office daily or to take advantage of their hybrid in-office / remote benefit. This company places significant investment in employee wellness, their benefits which are on top of generous basic salaries, are industry leading in their generosity. Our client is large, offering fantastic career development opportunities but also very dynamic, they track as many metrics as possible in order to continuously improve - they spare no expense on the tools to do so. Automation, AI and R&D are pillars of their business framework which ensures you should never be at risk of falling behind or getting stuck working with old legacy software. Culturally they are very cosmopolitan and diverse, you will be working with the best globally.

 

What you will be doing:

• Facilitate the annual and rolling technology strategy process, ensuring alignment between Group priorities and Technology direction.
• Design and maintain robust governance structures to ensure effective decision-making and follow-through at senior forums.
• Lead the evolution of performance and value management reporting, providing clear insights into delivery, spend, and outcomes for senior leadership.
• Manage the Office's planning and cadence, including coordinating agendas, briefings, and key engagements for the CTO.
• Support Technology P&L management, budget oversight, and investment prioritization by collaborating with Finance and Tech leaders.
• Identify opportunities to make Office operations more efficient and smarter through creative process enhancements.
• Act as a central communication and coordination point to help the CTO and Chief of Staff function at an enterprise level.
• Maintain an active role across all core Office functions, ensuring key processes and reporting cycles remain consistent and effective.

 

What our client is looking for:

• 6 - 10 years of professional experience with a history of high performance.
• Background in management consulting, project / portfolio management, strategy, or a Chief of Staff / Office of the CTO role.
• Experience working within or alongside a Technology domain, with an understanding of how these organizations operate and create value.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder processes and deliver high-quality outputs for senior-level audiences.
• Strong capability in financial management, including comfort with budgets, performance data, and investment cases.
• Proven ability to use AI tools actively in daily work to improve process efficiency.

 

For a more comprehensive list of opportunities that we have on offer, do visit our website - https://www.parvana.co.uk/careers

 

Desired Experience & Qualification Chief of Staff, Investment Advisory, Technology Strategy, Governance, Performance Management, Budget Oversight, Stakeholder Management, AI, Innovation