Head Data Governance Platforms

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.
As a member of the Sanlam management team you will participate in business-wide decision-making, strategy formulation and delivery leadership while serving as an important interface between various technical, data and business stakeholder groups.
As the Head of Data Governance Platforms, in collaboration with the business, enterprise architecture and the broader organization-wide leadership and architecture community, you will be responsible for the design and delivery of the Data Management technology foundations in support of the Sanlam Group Data Strategy. You will contribute to enterprise-wide information management strategy and will be responsible for building out the Sanlam information management capabilities, which will enable robust information management processes and systems that support the business, its users, and its development communities, across the organisation in the context of the business strategy.
Most important will be your ability to articulate the strategies, benefits and processes required, to promote effective information management and to help foster a culture of data stewardship within the organisation.
As a recognized authority in information management and data stewardship thought leadership and leading-edge technology trends, you will strategically advise and shape information management frameworks, processes and architectures and guide your team to create data quality, reference data, metadata, and lineage solutions, overseeing the realization of the design into the final solution implementation, in support of the business' requirements.
You will stay abreast of industry and technology best practices and will nurture the information management competency in the Sanlam Group, across multiple teams and Sanlam businesses.
You will need to establish and maintain effective relationships with a variety of business, technical and governance stakeholders while leading the team to effectively deliver the services you are responsible for.
What will make you successful in this role?Solution Development Lead architecture and solution design & development of innovative solutions for data quality, reference data, metadata, and lineage management.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define solution architecture and ensure alignment with business goals.Identify and evaluate new technologies and trends that can enhance solution offerings.Client Engagement Engage with clients to understand their business challenges and objectives.Present and demonstrate solutions to clients, addressing their needs and concerns.Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.Team leadership, mentoring and coaching Lead and mentor a team of solution architects, developers, and analysts.Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment that encourages continuous learning and growth.Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching and development opportunities.Manage issues, escalating to the right authorities and facilitating the resolution of delivery blockers.Team performance management, delivery leadership and continuous improvement.Manage the delivery of external service providers as per agreed Statements of Work.Liaise with external technology providers to influence product enhancements and pricing structures.Strategic Information Management LeadershipDevelop and maintain an understanding of the Group-wide business strategy and evolving business priorities.In collaboration with the business, enterprise architecture and the broader organization-wide architecture community, contribute to Group-wide information management and data strategy.Lead a structured approach and methodology for capturing the key strategic information management requirements of the Group's businesses.Lead the development of the next-generation information management process framework developed on a set of chosen technologies.Lead the definition and continuous improvement of the information management process framework and associated solution patterns and standards.Lead the development and implementation of the Sanlam information management architecture.Align to the enterprise architecture in support of the Group-wide business and regulatory information governance needs such as information security, enterprise information management, POPIA, etc.Communicate standards, guidelines, formats, meta-models, policies, best practices, and management practices for information management architectures and designs.Ensure that the information management approach integrates into the methodologies and processes of the Group's businesses.Stay abreast of best practices and/or new developments in information management and related disciplines and drive adoption as deemed appropriate.Provide expert information management guidance, ensure solution designs are in line with the published standards and conduct architecture and design reviews.QualificationBachelor's degree, preferably in computer science, data science, information systems, business administration, engineering or another quantitative field.Experience and KnowledgeFunctional experience in at least two of the following roles: Agile project and portfolio management, data strategy and governance, data management, business intelligence, information technology (IT) or management consulting.Successfully managing and delivering complex solutions – data quality, reference data, business metadata and lineage management solutions.10 years + related experience.Designing and implementation of data stewardship processes and practices, supported by appropriate technology.Designing information management capabilities – data quality, reference data, metadata, and lineage management solutions.Exposure to modern data platform technologies that support cloud, big data, real-time data provisioning, advanced analytics, and artificial intelligence implementations, including event streaming based data pipelines.Experience with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI).Familiarity with Hadoop components including HDFS, Hive, and Impala.Understanding of Identity and access management technologies (LDAP / Kerberos / SAML products).Knowledge of information governance, information management and information architecture domains (e.g. DAMA / DMBOK).Negotiation and prioritization experience.Ability to guide others and provide business and technical direction.Ability to communicate to both technical and non-technical audiences, clearly identifying and articulating the benefits to the business of recommended solutions and approaches.Data security experience.Leading and managing teams, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members.SkillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely.Problem-solving skills.Strong presentation and facilitation skills.Leadership skills.Vendor engagement and management experience including contracting and negotiation skills.Personal AttributesTech savvy - Contributing strategically.Manages complexity - Contributing strategically.Action orientated - Contributing strategically.Plans and aligns - Contributing strategically.Optimises work processes - Contributing strategically.Build 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. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.
Core CompetenciesCultivates innovation - Contributing strategically.Drives results - Contributing strategically.Collaborates - Contributing strategically.Turnaround timeThe shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.
Our commitment to transformationThe Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

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