Senior Manager Enterprise Architecture, DevOps - Pretoria, South Africa - GoldenRule

GoldenRule
GoldenRule
Verified Company
Pretoria, South Africa

1 week ago

Thabo Mthembu

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The Role

We are looking for a Senior Manager Enterprise Architecture, DevOps & BI to oversee the overall Enterprise Architecture, manage and coordinate various DevOps teams, and manage the design and implementation of bespoke mainframe/ERP systems, digital channels, other software development, and the Enterprise Data Warehouse.


Skills and Experience

  • At least a threeyear Bachelor's Degree in Business, Computer Sciences, Engineering, or IT.
  • Fifteen years' applicable IT experience, of which five years must be managerial level.
  • Must possess knowledge of the following:
  • Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals and methodologies;
  • Strong understanding of agile development cycle;
  • Firm grasp of object oriented programming concepts and principles;
  • An understanding of database systems;
  • Knowledge of web services and standards;
  • Ability to articulate and gain engagement for ideas to both technical and nontechnical audiences;
  • Ability to motivate in a teamoriented collaborative environment;
  • Demonstrable and substantial experience in leading and managing teams of software developer;
  • Hands on experience in coding using multiple recognised industry standard languages;
  • Experience in successfully designing and developing complex and sophisticated software systems deployed in various environments;
  • Experience in setting up testing frameworks and procedures;
  • Project management;
  • Risk management;
  • Complex systems process analysis, design and simulation methodologies;
  • Familiarity with best practice management and governance frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL, King V, ISO, TOGAF, applicable laws, acts, and regulations;
  • Must possess the following skills:
  • Good communication skills;
  • Customer centricity and focus;
  • Facilitating change and change management;
  • Negotiation and contract management;
  • Leadership qualities; and
  • Multitasking and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Active involvement and participation in all major ITrelated projects in order to enable business strategy and ensure best possible solutions.
  • Manage change to ensure cost effective solutions delivered on time.
  • Manage client relationships to ensure alignment between the development team and relevant business units.
  • Manage and take responsibility of all activities including technical guidance, regarding the design, development, implementation and maintenance.
  • Ensure the integrity, credibility and accuracy of all data contained within the Data Warehouse as well as all information/cubes/dashboards distributed by the BI department.
  • In conjunction with the Head of IT and other senior managers in IT, develop plans aligned with the strategy and implement the objectives of the system needs of the organisation.
  • Implement mechanisms to monitor, manage, and provide progress feedback on all software development activities, aligned with IT Framework.
  • Mentor the development team in best practices, design patterns, and software development techniques.
  • Responsible for designing and developing new products or major enhancements to existing products that incorporate software in the overall functionality of electronic products and services.
  • Lead a large development team in the design of highly complex software systems.
  • Acts as technical expert addressing problems on systems integration, compatibility and multiple platforms.
  • Responsible for project completion. Undertakes feasibility analysis for potential future projects and reports to management.
  • Active involvement and participation in other IT projects in order to ensure the best possible business solutions.
  • Ensure the availability of technical skills in order to meet the requirements of users and stakeholders.
  • Take ownership of operational activities through the following actions:
  • Ensure system availability and stability at all times, to enable business units to perform their duties;
  • Effective management of problems and risks; and
  • Constantly evaluate systemdriven solutions and processes.
  • Implement, manage, and comply with the IT Governance Charter and IT Governance framework within the organisation.

Job Reference:
GDR03486
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