Senior Application ManagerApply locations: Johannesburg
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted Yesterday
Job requisition id: JR-59095
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Job Description Old Mutual Insure is looking for a Senior Applications Manager to lead the creation and implementation of the business applications management approach, to ensure the maintenance and support of applications in order to meet the organization's business and operating needs. Modernise and optimise the application life cycle while also delivering features, fixes, and updates frequently in close alignment with business objectives. This role includes technical, financial, and resource development. Develop and promote IT and business partner relationships.
You would Lead the creation and implementation of the business applications management approach to ensure business and operating needs are met.In collaboration with the Head, define, develop and lead the implementation of the technical services strategy.Define and implement a fit for purpose operating model and resource allocation for the department, including prioritization and staff deployment based on changing priorities.Provide strategic direction, guidance, and recommendations to address a wide range of business and technology needs and support the implementation of agreed solutions.In collaboration with architecture define and lead the implementation of critical applications in line with the technology roadmap, to maintain related hardware & software and reduce operational risk from out-of-support infrastructure.Collaborate with other IT teams to manage and support business software solutions.Define and develop processes and policies to manage application and data security addressing internal and external threats.Identify and lead the implementation of process improvements to optimize systems quality and availability.Define and lead the implementation of solutions or methodologies to resolve program errors.Actively seek to improve assigned applications, and automate and streamline processes.Develop appropriate disaster recovery plans for critical business systems, including working with infrastructure and business teams to produce and sustain practical solutions.Promote and oversee strategic relationships between internal IT team, business stakeholders, external entities, vendors, and partner organizations.Manage processes and functionality of assigned applications to meet internal service level agreements.Oversee the management of day-to-day aspects of all business applications, including support, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, development, upgrades, and enhancements.Experience, knowledge and skills required Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or equivalentITIL certification. Knowledge of COBIT and ITIL is essential.Relevant Cloud certifications.8 – 10 years' experience in IT application implementation and support within the Insurance industry.5 – 8 years' experience in leading an IT team.The Recruitment process: TA Interview: This will be a discussion with a member of the TA Team to give you an understanding of our business, our culture & values and more context on the role. It will also allow us the opportunity to get to know you a little better, and ensure OMI can meet your needs.Panel Interview: This will be with members of the hiring team.Technical & Psychometric Assessments: These will depend on the role and will sometimes happen concurrently with MIE & Internal Verification.Final feedback.All About OMI: https://www.oldmutual.co.za/about/old-mutual-insure/
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Skills Education Bachelor Commerce: Information Technology And Computer Science: Information Technology Management (Required)
Closing Date 23 October 2024
The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question. Old Mutual Limited is pro-vaccination and encourages its workforce to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. All prospective employees are required to disclose their vaccination status as part of the recruitment process. Please refer to the Old Mutual's Covid-19 vaccination policy for further detail. Kindly note that Old Mutual reserves the right to reinstate the requirement to vaccinate at any point if it is of the view that it is imperative to do so. The Old Mutual Story!
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