Technical Project Manager

Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

Company Description



Digital Virgo is a global leader in mobile payment and monetization through direct carrier billing (DCB). We operate in over 40 countries and partner with telecom operators and merchants to deploy high-impact payment and content services. Our Technical Project Managers ensure local project success by aligning business objectives with technical execution.



The Technical Project Manager will lead local and regional integrations with telecom operators and merchants. He will be responsible for validating flows and APIs, coordinating technical setups, ensuring test coverage, and delivering operational documentation. The role requires strong communication and autonomy to operate effectively with partners,

including the ability to build local trust, overcome cultural barriers, and intervene physically or by phone when necessary to resolve issues.



Qualifications

Key Responsibilities



Validate availability and completeness of flows and API endpoints (charging, cancellation, invoice, etc.) Draft, maintain and share clear technical documentation including starter kits and flow diagrams Coordinate local environment setup (VPN, IP whitelisting, SMPP...) Prepare and follow execution of testbooks with internal teams and external partners Validate technical & functional tests Support debugging and identify technical gaps during integration Ensure documentation is centralized and regularly updated in Jira, Sharepoint... Track progress and communicate blockers clearly with internal and external teams Work closely with DV teams (Business, Technical teams, Product...) and local partners Support Product team on product launch testing and debugging

Required Profile



Minimum 5 years of experience in technical missions (development, network, telecom) and then in Project Management

Familiar with API testing and debugging (Postman, Swagger, logs, REST, JSON) Ability to read and interpret technical documentation Familiarity with project tools (MS Project, Jira, Excel) Proficient in English (spoken and written); French is a plus Knowledge of telecom environments: SMS/USSD flows, DCB, SMPP, OTP is a plus

Comfortable making direct contact with partners (calls, onsite if needed) to resolve blocking points

Understanding of regional context and ability to interact with local stakeholders effectively


Soft Skills



Autonomous, structured and dependable under pressure

Strong communication skills, with the ability to navigate multi-stakeholder contexts

Capable of escalating and pushing for priorities when needed Problem-solving mindset and ability to propose viable workarounds

Culturally aware, able to adapt to local environments and build trust quickly

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Open to occasional travel when project delivery requires physical presence

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1509317
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
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