Executive Head: Group Data & ML Platform TribeDate: 6 Aug 2024Location: Bellville, Western Cape, ZAWho are we?Sanlam Group Technology is responsible for the provision of a digitally enabled technology service as a group COE, drive business and transformation and provide group-wide digital and data architecture. We operate the various technology platforms and shared services, ensure Cyber and Information Security resilience, and act as technology governance and risk orchestrator for technology across Sanlam.We're on a transformation journey to be an innovative company at the forefront of the financial services industry's digital transformation. By harnessing advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), we aim to redefine the financial landscape with intelligent, advice-led solutions. To do this, we aim to be a net producer of technology, rather than a net consumer and Product Managers are a critical part of this mission.Sitting on the Sanlam Group Technology executive committee, this is an internal product leadership role focusing on empowering and accelerating autonomous value creation through Insights and ML across Sanlam Group. With your mastery of Product Management, your expertise in Data & ML Platforms and your experience of building and leading high performing, autonomous technology teams, you'll ensure business teams across the group make data a source of competitive advantage for them in their markets.What will make you successful in this role?Built a high performing platform organisation:You've built a small group of lean, high-ownership, high-agency teams with clear missions and success metrics and ensured continuous performance improvement each month.Cultivated a growth-oriented environment for top talent:You've made your organisation the best place for data product and engineering professionals to flow and grow.Achieved unmatched platform spend efficiency:You've consolidated all data infrastructure spend towards in-house capabilities and teams, and as a result achieved the best cost efficiency in overall spend the group has ever seen.Built high trust and engagement with stakeholders across the company:You've built trust through strong delivery and outstanding product management practices for engaging with internal stakeholders.Consolidated all Sanlam's data onto one modern cloud-based platform:You've brought all of Sanlam Group's data onto a single coherent cloud-based platform for analytical purposes.Enabled cost reduction and enhanced agility of operational reporting:You've enabled accelerated delivery and agility of regulatory reporting.Minimized time and cognitive load on compliance:You made it easy to comply with data privacy and governance policies.Became a valued member of the Sanlam Group Technology Leadership Team:Through your initiatives, your influence and sincere interest in bringing others along with you, you made a material contribution to the overall goals and strategy of the Group Technology leadership team.QualificationGrade 12Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or Information Technology recommendableManagement qualification and Data Certifications will be advantageousExperience10+ years' experience in leading data platform teams with at least 5 in a modern context with cloud technologies and autonomous high performing team organisational patterns.A track record of high impact and investing in your own development.Experience as a delivery lead requiring executive level influence and personally operating at a senior management level in engineering or Data engineering teams would be advantageous.Personal AttributesTech savvy - Contributing strategicallyBusiness insight - Contributing strategicallyBalances stakeholders - Contributing strategicallyManages complexity - Contributing strategicallyAction orientated - Contributing strategicallyBuilds effective teams - Contributing strategicallyBuild a successful career with usWe're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things.Core CompetenciesBeing resilient - Contributing strategicallyCollaborates - Contributing strategicallyCultivates innovation - Contributing strategicallyCustomer focus - Contributing strategicallyDrives results - Contributing strategicallyTurnaround timeThe shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached.Our commitment to transformationThe Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity.
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