November 3, 2025 IT TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER Cape Town, …

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.

Job Description 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

Additional Information Required Profile

At least 5 years of experience, including 2 years or more in API development and significant experience in 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

Open to occasional travel when project delivery requires physical presence

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