Job Openings Divisional IT Manager

About the job Divisional IT Manager

Key purpose:

  • This role is responsible for day-to-day management of the divisional IT environment, including the coordination and oversight of divisional IT related projects.
  • Responsible for being the single point of contact between the division and Group IT for all divisional information technology related matters.
  • The divisional IT Manager is responsible for leading the divisional IT team while supporting the divisional users with communication, IT infrastructure and systems.
  • Provide strategic vision and IT leadership, directing, planning, organising, and controlling all IT and technology enabling functions within the division in collaboration with Group IT and divisional stakeholders.
  • Support and drive in collaboration with Group IT the implementation of a fit for purpose IT Strategy, Digital Strategy, Data Strategy and Processes in line with divisional Strategic imperatives and the agreed operating model in order to enable business growth and development.
  • Ensure delivery of a broad range of technology and digitisation services, sponsoring process / system improvements aimed at the efficient and effective provision of IT services for the division.
  • Understand and translate business requirements into quality system solutions and ensure optimal system performance and stability through support and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and experience:

  • Relevant IT Degree or diploma
  • IT management experience.
  • ITIL Accreditation
  • 7+ years professional IT experience and proven working experience as an IT manager or relevant experience
  • Systems Analyst Experience
  • Leadership/Management Development Programme, ITIL, MCITP certification an advantage

Knowledge of:

  • Understanding of IT industry and implications of existing and emerging technologies for the wider built environment services industry, with a key focus on systems integration, digitisation, IoT and data insights.
  • Understand IT landscape and challenges in working with businesses inside and outside South Africa
  • Awareness of IT standards, governance frameworks and legislation, and understanding how these are relevant to the Business, to ensure compliance.
  • Demonstrated experience of developing and managing technology risks as a risk or control owner.
  • Full lifecycle design as per Group IT standards and development covering solution design, application design, development, testing and maintenance, network software, operating systems, multi-tier environments, desktop and workgroup software, middleware, server technology, fault tolerant environments, development tools.
  • The management of, or provision of advice on, the procurement of IT products and services as per consultation with Group IT and Group IT standards.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the external and internal environment - global marketplace experience, developments and trends that could have an impact on the IT function.
  • Business Acumen - knowledge of functional business areas and industry knowledge

Skills:

  • Software knowledge and understanding
  • Process design and documentation
  • Understanding/Knowledge of Business and Financial Processes
  • Enterprise Systems Knowledge (ERP, Computer Aid Facilities Management, Procurement)
  • Hardware knowledge and understanding
  • IoT knowledge and understanding
  • IT Infrastructure & Networking
  • Business Analysis & Business Case development
  • Sound knowledge of Microsoft Products (Office 365)
  • Data, Information Security and Cyber Security
  • Systems Operations Management
  • IT Governance & Compliance COBIT and ITIL
  • Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Working knowledge of various system integration formats
  • Supply chain knowledge/understanding advantageous
  • Enterprise Systems Knowledge
  • Customer Service
  • Project Management SAFE/DAD/Prince2/PMBoK
  • Vendor an SLA Management
  • People Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Software development
  • IT/Technology Infrastructure Design and Planning
  • Financial management

Technical and behavioral competencies:

  • Analytical skills
  • Planning and organising skills
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Decision-making skills
  • Business acumen
  • Systems thinking
  • Design skills
  • Team Management and managing performance.
  • Decision-making and Problem solving.
  • Strategic thinking.
  • Negotiating.
  • Budgeting, financial forecasting, management and controlling.
  • Ability to Drive Change and innovation.
  • Ability to manage professionally.
  • Awareness of the market environment.
  • Providing Insights
  • Convincing People
  • Team Working
  • Developing Strategies
  • Making Decisions
  • Pursuing Goals
  • Interacting with People
  • Embracing Change
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Communicating.
  • Conflict resolution.
  • Working with complexity
  • Goal driven
  • Delivering against deadlines




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