Key Responsibilities Lead the strategic definition, creation, and development of the overall Enterprise Applications strategy.
Ensure IT applications are aligned with the business needs of the company across AECI's global operations.
Track and monitor the percentage of IT application portfolio aligned with business strategy and measure the extent to which the IT application portfolio supports the organization's strategic goals.
Manage and track the time to market for new IT initiatives, measuring the speed of delivering new IT applications that support business needs.
Manage and track the Return on Investment (ROI) for the IT application portfolio and assess the financial benefits of investments, ensuring a good return on IT applications spend.
Lead the development, creation, implementation, and maintenance of the Group Enterprise Application Portfolio strategy, ensuring alignment with the organization's business goals and objectives.
Ensure secure management of the IT application portfolio, ensuring compliance with security standards and relevant regulations across local and global operations.
Lead the design, development, and implementation of application management frameworks and methodologies across local and global operations.
Establish and enforce architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices across all enterprise applications.
Manage and track the evaluation of new technologies and proactively research new IT applications that could benefit the organization.
Measure the time to adopt new applications from identification to implementation.
Lead the design and implementation of application portfolio frameworks and methodologies across local and global operations.
Manage and track architecture deviations in the application lifecycle, ensuring consistency and maintainability.
Measure the completeness and comprehensiveness of application portfolio documentation, ensuring stakeholder access to necessary information.
Proactively manage and identify risks associated with the enterprise IT Application portfolio across global operations, ensuring secure technical solutions in collaboration with the Group Information Security Officer.
Ensure compliance with security policies, regulations, and industry standards across the IT application portfolio.
Develop strategies for data protection, disaster recovery, and business continuity in line with business imperatives across global operations.
Track and measure the number of security findings related to applications to ensure the effectiveness of security efforts.
Manage stakeholder engagement and communication, acting as a strategic liaison between business leadership, IT teams, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with global business priorities.
Communicate the strategic benefits and value of enterprise architecture to stakeholders at all levels across global operations.
Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the IT organization across the IT enterprise application portfolio.
Promote and adopt agile methodologies to enhance delivery and operational efficiency across global operations, enforcing Security by Design principles.
Mentor and coach Analysts, Specialists, and other IT professionals across the enterprise-wide IT organization.
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