Are you based in Canada? Select your country to see jobs specific to your location.Divisional ICT Executive - Gauteng, East RandThe divisional ICT executive is responsible for facilitating, coordinating, and leading the implementation of a digital strategy at the division, with the primary objective of contributing to the overall success and achievement of the business objectives. The role is also responsible for the ongoing delivery of all ICT services at the division, continually ensuring their suitability and integrity. In exercising these responsibilities, the incumbent is required to ensure that ICT resources are effectively and efficiently used to meet the objectives of the business, and risks relating to the use of ICT in the company are appropriately managed.Reports to Divisional Chief Executive Officer.QualificationsA minimum of a B.Sc. or engineering degree (or equivalent).ExperienceMinimum of 10 years of direct relevant work experienceMinimum of 5 years management experience at senior management level or in a leadership rolePosition OverviewICT StrategySet strategic direction for ICT services and solutions and ensure end-to-end alignment to the objectives of the business.Display awareness of common service drivers, business needs, commercial and competitive drivers, business constraints and opportunities, market trends, and organizational dynamics.Provide guidance, advice, and input in support of the strategic decision-making process.Change ManagementEnsure that ICT investments are aligned to business needs, and projects are executed in line with the company standards.Recognize and take proactive steps in respect of business risks within the scope of all projects.Take responsibility for the design, build, and deploy processes, ensuring the allocation of appropriate expertise.Risk ManagementUnderstand the concepts of risk and risk management and comply with the KAP governance standards.Participate in the group of companies risk management process, ensuring transparent quantification of ICT risks.Continually ensure that internal control standards are effectively implemented, monitored, and executed by all stakeholders.Service ManagementEnsure ICT services are well defined, and service delivery meets agreed and expected levels.Ensure that the required quality of service is delivered utilizing the most cost-effective delivery channel.Oversee and integrate the delivery of services and solutions from all vendors.Formulate solutions for the supply of ICT services, which involves the scoping and specification of services, identification and choice of suppliers, and negotiation of contracts (in line with the group of companies procurement standards).Financial ManagementDevelop, administer, and optimize the total cost of ICT services and solutions.Align spend plans with business needs and continually look for new opportunities to optimize ICT costs.Validate the total cost of ICT services in line with Group of companies ICT expense allocation standards and ensure effective spend control.Continually assess, manage, and monitor financial risks.Performance ManagementPlan, prioritize and organize work and resources to ensure that goals are achieved in line with business strategy and operational needs.Drive optimization across demand (business needs) and delivery, and plan for the realization of continuous performance improvement.Actively promote the development of high-performance teams in all service channels.Demonstrate a flexible attitude to acquiring and developing skills - support a learning culture.Technical ManagementEnsure that an appropriate enterprise architecture strategy and design are applied across the divisions to sustainably meet the needs of the business.Ensure that appropriate technical strategies, policies, standards, and practices are established and applied.Ensure the adequate and effective use of quality control procedures on a continual basis, across the total enterprise architecture.Continually assess the potential benefit to the group of companies of emerging developments in technologies and technical services.Skills and Attributes RequiredBusiness Acumen. Must have a customer first execution philosophy. Demonstrate awareness of business and industry dynamics. Ability to analyze technology trends and operational business issues and make informed decisions.Adaptability. Must demonstrate the ability to respond effectively to changing environments (expected and unexpected). Ability to evolve own ideas and solutions in response to changing circumstances.Diversity Mindset. Must have an awareness and openness to diversity - promote inclusion and sharing of ideas and convey respect for different perspectives.Design Thinking. Demonstrate the ability to use different problem-solving strategies and select the one that best meets the requirements of the situation. Keep the big picture of the problem in mind while focusing on its specifics.Communication. Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Demonstrate the ability to effectively interpret the needs of all stakeholders, respond to their needs, and manage expectations.Collaboration. Ability to collaborate with all stakeholders in the pursuit of common goals. Must have strong interpersonal skills to manage large teams with influence.Decision Making. Must be a proven leader and manager, able to take charge and act assertively without guidance. Use business criteria and values to evaluate alternative courses of action. Make a timely choice based on the options and information available.Results-Driven. Focus on desired results and business outcomes. Must be both a problem solver and a risk taker. Define performance standards in terms of doing what is appropriate (and doing it well). Work to achieve goals despite barriers or difficulties.Relationship Management. Must be able to engage, build and manage relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrate the ability to handle and resolve conflict situations to ensure ongoing goal achievement.Technical Leadership. Practical orientation and current knowledge in the areas of enterprise architecture design (including cloud architectures), platform and application design principles, data management standards and analytical methods, security principles, redundancy, data protection and recovery systems.Desired Skillscommunicationtechnicaldecision makingDesired Work ExperienceMore than 10 yearsDesired Qualification LevelDegreeAbout The EmployerThe company is in the manufacturing industry.
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