Technology Solutions Executive - Cape Town, South Africa - Hr Legend

Hr Legend

Verified Company

Cape Town, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Objectives
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Lead and Direct the strategic direction of unique Customer Centric products

Clarify company goals and the strategic role of new product development for competitive advantage
Analyse acceptance of new products
Prepare the company for the change needed to develop new products on a regular basis
Estimate the new product market opportunity
Have an intimate understanding on Technology trends and how this can be used to further innovate new product solutions to the benefit of the company.
Further identify and enhance existing technology product offerings to clients to ensure offerings remain a competitive advantage to the company
Establish a financial forecasting capability that provides a new product control chart
Launch and track new product programs to implement needed modifications for success
Understands Marketing dynamics to create and sustain demand for products launched
Regular interaction with external clients to understand and react on customer focused solutions but can be extended as product offerings.
Will be required to assist in the development and design of systems solutions on multiple software and hardware platforms (Where required) as part of product extension and enhancements of existing offerings.
Will report on a regular basis financial results of departmental P&L, prepare and monitor budgets.

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Lead and Direct ICT Strategy

Ensure that the ICT strategy is aligned with business.
Oversee ICT initiatives and action planning for continuous effective service delivery to meet the strategic priorities of the company
Assist in establishing solutions for complex IT business problems
Oversee the implementation of a roadmap compiled in accordance with the required format indicating the following elements:
Technology plans and provision of solutions
Technological Architecture (design and develop/ standards and systems)
Data and Information management services
Business intelligence and core ICT investments
Financial, HR, labour & other resources and ICT infrastructure requirements for operational efficiency
Corporate Governance
Vendor Management
Training and Leadership Development
Manage the infrastructure outsource partner delivery and relationship.

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Lead and Direct the Design and Execution of Strategic Projects:

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Develop the project strategy and business case by defining the overall project business requirement, and propose the approach or methodology most appropriate to address it

Ensure that the components of the project output are developed and built through thorough testing of components

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Guarantee training and business readiness by ensuring that users are trained and ongoing support is in place
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Ensure that transitional support is provided to the business after the project is launched

Monitor the delivery of project benefits

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Ensure proper project close:

Conduct a post implementation review

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Strategic Human Resource Management

Lead and manage senior managers in the achievement of planned divisional objectives and targets by ensuring that the company has a high performance culture;
Ensure that senior managers roles and responsibilities are clarified, performance objectives are set and managed and conduct performance reviews in accordance with policies and procedures and take corrective actions where necessary;
Ensure that a senior management succession plan is implemented;
Build a proactive environment where the senior managers can take responsibility for results;
Ensure that Employment Equity targets are set and achieved as per company objectives;
Ensure identification and upskilling of critical skills essential for sustainability of service delivery and the development of succession plans; and give feedback to relevant stakeholders.

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Manage IT Budget

Prepare and manage the operational and capital budgets
Approve budgetary expenditures within authorisation limits or delegations
Review and report on financial performance

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REQUIREMENTS:***- 4 year qualification in IT (BSC Comp. Sciences/ Information Systems./ B.Com)

MBA/MBL
10+ years
experience in the
Information Technology
focusing on systems development

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Minimum 5-8 years of at senior/executive management level

Has excellent knowledge of the Supply Chain Industry. Understand the dynamics of Home delivery, B2C trends.
Must have proven record in the development of unique and innovative products to the market that has contributed to the company bottom line
Solid People Management and show above average Leadership Skills
Has a sound financial acumen to prepare budgets, forecasting and interpret/report on Profit and Loss (P&L) statements.
The ability to interpret and design technology products that clients will adopt and will ultimately become the Industry norm
Understands Marketing dynamics to create and sustain demand for products launched
Excellent communicator