Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Full time
IT Application ManagerCape Town, South Africa | Posted on 25/06/2024
Red Ember Recruitment is looking for IT Application Manager to join a very dynamic company in SA.
As the Applications Manager, you will have overall accountability for the delivery of IT services, technical advancements, and security. Your focus will be on providing and maintaining a robust long-term information system architecture for our Shared Services applications. While you won't have direct reports, you will collaborate closely with third-party service providers to ensure efficient service delivery
This role reports directly to the Head of Shared Services
Application Management and Support
Implement and maintain shared service application solutions, including Service Desk, HR systems, and Finance systems that facilitate the digitalisation of shared services processes and provide relevant, timely reports to our internal teams and customers.
Manage vendor relationships with third-party service providers.
Oversee the design, enablement, and delivery of core shared services applications
Ensure seamless integration of interfaces between different systems.
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders on procurement, innovation, evolution, change management, and maintenance of Information Systems architecture.
Provide user administration support.
Perform system configuration and maintenance tasks.
Manage software licenses.
Information System Projects
Lead and contribute to strategic IS projects.
Govern the software development life cycle.
Governance and Security
Manage security, compliance, cybersecurity, incident management, and GITC audit compliance.
System Optimization and Training
Optimize application performance and ensure applications are used to their full capabilities.
Provide training and communication to end-users.
Understand hosting environments for applications.
Work closely with stakeholders to set clear expectations.
Strive to exceed agreed-upon service standards.
Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. (Essential)
Proven experience in application management, preferably within a shared services environment.
Familiarity with agile project management methodologies.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Establish ITIL systems and processes to support our shared services model.
Design and implement policies, principles, procedures, governance, and risk management frameworks for efficient IT operations.
ZR_1747_JOB
Medical Aid, pension fund, Life cover, Prov fund
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