
We are seeking a highly strategic and commercially driven
Business Relationship Manager / Client Partner
to lead and grow key client engagements within the Insurance domain. This is an executive-facing role suited to a technology leader who combines strong IT transformation delivery expertise with P&L ownership, solution-based sales capability, and CXO-level relationship management.
If you thrive in complex enterprise environments, enjoy co-creating impactful technology solutions, and have a proven record of driving accelerated account growth, this opportunity is for you.
Lead and deliver
large-scale IT transformation programs
within Insurance / BFSI environments.
Act as a trusted advisor at
CXO level
, building and nurturing long-term executive relationships.
Co-create innovative technical solutions aligned to client business strategies.
Oversee end-to-end
program and project delivery
, including governance, steering committees, and change management.
Drive
solution-based sales
, identifying growth opportunities and expanding account footprint.
Own and manage
account P&L (>$5M)
with responsibility for revenue growth and profitability.
Deliver accelerated account growth (20%+ YoY).
Ensure high levels of client and employee satisfaction.
Collaborate with engineering and delivery teams to ensure excellence across:
Automation
DevOps
Quality Engineering
Software Development
SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
Strong experience within
Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI)
– Insurance experience highly preferred.
Proven track record delivering enterprise IT transformation programs.
8+ years’ technology experience across the full SDLC lifecycle.
Senior client/account management experience within a professional IT services or consulting organization.
Demonstrated P&L ownership of accounts exceeding $5M.
Evidence of driving 20%+ year-on-year growth.
Extensive experience in solution-based sales and strategic account expansion.
Strong understanding of:
Engineering principles (Automation, DevOps, QE)
Software development methodologies
Program and portfolio management
Change management and governance frameworks
Executive presence with the ability to operate at CXO level.
Excellent negotiation, conflict management, and decision-making skills.
Strong commercial acumen and business outcome focus.
Empathetic stakeholder engagement style.
Ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
Proven record of client and employee satisfaction.

Sabenza iT Recruitment is a Level 2 BBBEE company with more than 23 years of expertise in Information Technology recruitment. Our team comprises 20 recruiters dedicated to providing top-notch services in recruiting for sectors such as SAP, IT Developers, and IT Security, among others. Sabenza iT is proud to be a wholly South African-owned company.