Technical Program Manager

1 month ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa NTT Full time

NTT is a leading global IT solutions and services organisation that brings together people, data and things to create a better and more sustainable future.

In today's 'iNTTerconnected' world, connections matter more now than ever. By bringing together talented people, world-class technology partners and emerging innovators, we help our clients solve some of the world's most significant technological, business and societal challenges.

With people at the heart of our success, NTT is committed to attracting and growing the best talent and providing an environment where everyone feels they can belong and their contribution matters.

Want to be a part of our team?

Will be responsible for a Digital Technology technical project with a focus on Operational Technology (OT) of all types and stay involved for each stage of development, from idea to design to their completion. The Program Manager may lead hardware and software design teams implementing new programs that will create products, applications, and additional projects that benefit the company.
Technical program managers ensure projects remain on schedule and within the allotted budget. Working with management executives, they regularly inspect and report the program's progress. They are responsible for tracking technical issues and finding solutions for problems that may arise.

Working at NTT

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Be the liaison between the product management and software development teams.
  • Drive project execution from scoping through delivery.
  • Partner with key team members to ensure visibility and alignment.
  • Partner as a technical liaison between customers and engineering teams.
  • Assist with recruiting, the hiring process, and growing the team.
  • Communicate schedules, dependencies, issues, and risks across teams and to stakeholders.
  • Support the development of strategic plans, goals, and objectives.
  • Socialize ideas, make recommendations, develop plans, and gather consensus to move forward.
  • Produce weekly status reports and attending weekly status meetings.
  • Assess risks and identify solutions to timely, efficient achievement of program goals.
  • Lead program scoping with architecture, engineering, and senior leaders.
  • Keep senior executives and business teams updated on project timelines and results.
  • Align the audience to organizational goals and outcomes, creates engagement and empower teams.
  • Maintain a quarterly view of defined, prioritized, and scoped work.
  • Creatively develop plans to mitigate any issues that affect the project deliverables.
  • Support internal governing bodies including steering committees, investment review boards, and ad hoc or standing work groups.
  • Lead and coordinate design/implementation efforts with internal teams and external partners.

Technical Program Manager Experience:

  • Bachelor's or Graduate's Degree in engineering, or computer science or equivalent experience.
  • 10 yrs experience in Program and Project Management incl Governance
  • Experience in Operational Technology and or mining industry
  • Experienced in working with dispersed global teams
  • 8 yrs experience managing technical teams (infrastructure, software and architecture)
  • Able to collaborate and lead where necessary.
  • A critical thinker and problem solver.
  • Sound business acumen and ability to prioritize tasks as appropriate.
  • Strive for continuous improvement.
  • Can toggle between tasks such as interfacing and templating.

Skills Summary

Business Acumen, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), IT Infrastructure Management, Program Implementation, Program Management, Quality Assurance (QA), Resource Management, Systems Integration

Workplace type:

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, veteran status, or other protected category

Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.

A career at NTT means:

  • Being part of a global pioneer – where you gain exposure to our Fortune 500 clients and world-leading global technology partners and work with a network of over 40,000 smart and diverse colleagues across 57 countries, delivering services in over 200 countries.
  • Being at the forefront of cutting-edge technology – backed with a 150-year heritage of using technology for good. With 40% of the world's internet traffic running on our network and where Emoji were first invented, you can be proud of the group's many new 'firsts'.
  • Making a difference – by doing meaningful work that helps to shape the future for our clients, and across industries and communities around the world.
  • Being your best self – in a progressive 'Connected Working' environment that promotes flexibility, connection and wellbeing. Where diversity and different perspectives are embraced to ensure equal opportunities for all.
  • Having ongoing opportunities to own and develop your career – with a personal and professional development plan and access to the broadest learning offerings in the industry.


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