Senior Project Manager - Rewards / Loyalty at Datonomy Solutions

Senior Project Manager - Rewards / Loyalty at Datonomy Solutions Datonomy Solutions (Cape Town) R95,000 - R110,000 per month Contract Senior position Pinelands Posted 19 Apr 2026 by Datonomy Solutions (Cape Town) Expires in 18 days Job 2636910 - Ref 806 Save Apply Now About the position We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of strategic initiatives within our Rewards ecosystem . This is not a traditional PM role — it is a high-impact, strategic position at the intersection of customer engagement, partnerships, data, and digital platforms . The successful candidate will play a key role in evolving and optimising Old Mutual’s Rewards programme, driving innovation and delivering measurable customer and business value. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex Rewards programmes , ensuring alignment to strategic objectives Define and establish project governance frameworks , including steering committees and delivery structures Develop and manage integrated project plans , including timelines, dependencies, and milestones Drive cross-functional collaboration across business, technology, data, compliance, and external partners Manage risks, issues, and dependencies across multiple workstreams Oversee partner onboarding and integration within the Rewards ecosystem Deliver executive-level reporting and insights to senior stakeholders Facilitate workshops and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups Ensure change management and adoption of new capabilities across the organisation Maintain full ownership of delivery performance (scope, time, cost, quality) Critical Experience (Non-Negotiable) Proven experience delivering Rewards / Loyalty Programmes Deep understanding of: Rewards models and benefit structures Rule engines and programme changes Partner ecosystems and onboarding End-to-end Rewards programme lifecycle management 8–10+ years’ experience in Project / Programme Management Track record of delivering large, complex, strategic initiatives Experience in Financial Services or Insurance environments Strong exposure to Agile and hybrid delivery methodologies Preferred Experience Experience delivering data-driven or analytics-enabled initiatives Exposure to customer engagement platforms or digital channels Experience working with multi-partner ecosystems (e.g. retail, travel, lifestyle partners) Qualifications & Certifications Relevant degree (IT, Finance, Computer Science or similar) PMP / PRINCE2 / SAFe (or equivalent) – strongly preferred Agile certifications (Scrum Master, etc.) advantageous Power Skills (Critical for Success) We are looking for a strategic operator , not just a delivery manager. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: Exceptional stakeholder influence and executive communication Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity in complex environments Strong decision-making and problem-solving capability Proven ability to lead change and drive adoption Strong collaboration and partnership-building skills High levels of accountability, ownership, and resilience Desired Skills: project manager rewards programme rewards program Apply Now Datonomy Solutions (Cape Town) View agency profile See all Datonomy Solutions (Cape Town) jobs About the agency Datonomy Solutions is an end-to-end provider of Enterprise Information Management Services, Enterprise Software Solutions and Custom Developed Specialised Systems.

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