Technical Project Manager - Data Engineering
6-Month Contract | Full-Time | Remote (South Africa)
We are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead the delivery of data engineering and analytics platform implementations on a 6‑month, full-time contract. The role is remote, with candidates based in South Africa.
This is a hands-on delivery role, responsible for executing complex data platform projects end to end. It is not a PMO or programme management position.
Key Responsibilities
* Own end-to-end delivery of data engineering and data platform initiatives
* Translate technical designs into executable delivery plans
* Manage scope, timelines, budget, risks, and dependencies
* Work closely with data engineers, architects, and platform teams
* Oversee delivery across ingestion, transformation, storage, and analytics layers
* Manage client stakeholders and provide clear delivery reporting
* Support agile or hybrid delivery ways of working
Required Experience
* 10-15 years' experience across technical data roles and project delivery
* Proven delivery of data platforms, data pipelines, or analytics solutions
* Strong understanding of modern data engineering and cloud data platforms
* Experience working with cross-functional technical teams in delivery environments
* Confident working with engineers and architects (hands-on technically not required)
Nice to Have
* Background in data engineering, software engineering, or technical delivery
* Experience with Azure, AWS, GCP, Databricks, or Snowflake
* Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD, analytics, BI, or AI platforms
* Project or delivery certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master)
Important
This role is specifically focused on data platform and analytics delivery.
General IT, ERP, infrastructure, or PMO-only experience will not be suitable unless supported by recent, hands-on data delivery experience.
